By Julie Tomascik
Editor
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is once again launching the Student Success Series to help students put together the pieces of the leadership puzzle.
“Our students are our future, and we can help them put together the pieces that make up a successful leader through our Student Success Series,” TFB Youth Outreach Coordinator McKenna Bush said. “Through the programs, students can develop a better understanding of advocacy, learn more about Farm Bureau and grow personal and professional skills that they can use in the classroom and in their future careers.”
The Student Success Series is open to students in eighth grade through twelfth grade and features both in-person and virtual programs.
The series does have changes for 2022, Bush noted.
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is a free, virtual program open to students in the graduating class of 2027.
Students will become familiar with TFB, learn more information about Texas agriculture and grow leadership skills.
Registration will be available June 1 – Sept. 15.
Online modules must be completed by Oct. 31.
Activate
Activate is a free, virtual program for students in the graduating class of 2026.
Students will be challenged to create a plan for leaving a legacy, learn more about TFB, explore career opportunities and trends and be engaged in personal and professional etiquette.
Registration will be available June 1 – Sept. 15.
Online modules must be completed by Oct. 31.
Engage
Engage is an in-person program for students in the graduating class of 2025 and 2024.
Through the program, students will learn more about TFB, become familiar with entrepreneurship by engaging community leaders in discussion, gain insight into the free enterprise system and learn how to navigate social media and digital environments.
Registration is open through May 1.
This in-person event will take place in each of the 13 TFB districts in May and June. Specific information on dates and locations will be made available on the Student Success Series webpage at texasfarmbureau.org/student-success-series.
There is a $10 registration fee for each district event.
Thrive
Thrive is an in-person event for the graduating class of 2023.
Through this event, students will dive into public speaking, the free enterprise system and the Constitution.
They will hear from a motivational speaker on leadership topics and learn more about using reputable sources for advocacy efforts on social media.
Thrive will be held Aug. 5-7 in Waco at TFB’s Conference and Training Center. Registration is first-come, first-served and will be capped at 150 students.
There is an $80 registration fee.
Program details
For more information and to register for the individual programs, visit texasfarmbureau.org/student-success-series.
Contact Bush at mbush@txfb.org or call 254-399-5037 with questions.