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The Academy | Launching Leaders: Preparing Military-Connected Teens for Adulthood

September 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Free

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About This Webinar

This webinar will identify approaches, tools, and resources that can increase resilience and self-advocacy for military-connected teens. Presenters will highlight the critical role of positive youth-adult relationships and examine ways to support military-connected teens in their transition to adulthood. Drawing on recent research, this session explores practical strategies and resources like the Cooperative Extension 4-H program.

Learning Objectives:

Define key protective factors within the career and financial domains of Military Family Readiness and understand their crucial role in promoting resilience and positive transitions for military-connected teens.
Gain specific practical strategies for fostering protective factors to help military-connected teens build essential life skills to support a confident and informed transition to adulthood.
Integrate positive youth development initiatives and community-based programs that expand support systems and deliver targeted services to promote military-connected teens’ well-being.

Presenters

Dr. Jenny Rea

Jenny Rea, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor for the Human Services program within the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arizona. Driven by a passion to understand the challenges faced by today’s military families, Dr. Rea’s work actively connects research with practical outreach. She is dedicated to supporting military families and those who work tirelessly on their behalf, focusing her research on key areas of their lives: resilience and family well-being, opportunities in employment and education, and the vital connection between mental health and familial relationships.

Karen Baker

Karen Baker, M.Ed., serves as the 4-H Youth Development Agent and Unit Coordinator for the Virginia Cooperative Extension office in Hampton, VA. She holds a Master’s degree in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Virginia State University. Karen is dedicated to providing staff development and training opportunities for adults working with youth, aiming to foster positive and enriching learning experiences for young people. Karen assists youth, and those adults working with them, in acquiring the knowledge, life skills, and values that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education

Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits by the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24, 2028.
Board Certified Case Managers (CCMC): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24, 2026.
Board Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hours from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24th, 2026.
Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24, 2027.
Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24, 2027.
Certified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (CNWE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24, 2027.
Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator (CPFFE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close September 24, 2027.
Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert.org). **Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on September 24, 2028.
Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on September 24, 2030.
Michigan Certified Teachers (SCECH): This webinar is approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on September 24, 2028.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on September 24, 2027.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDN) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTR): This webinar awards 1.5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Prior Approval Program. Eligibility for CE credit will close on July 22, 2028.
Human Resource Professionals (SHRM): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 31, 2026.
Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close on September 24, 2027.
OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

Event Materials

Get familiar with the data: Review this infographic ahead of the webinar.

This presentation will be supported by a brief Academy video, designed to spark conversation and sharing. Familiarize yourself with the narrative by watching this introductory video.

In this webinar, we will follow a case story. View a transcript of the video here.

Webinar Slides (PDF)

Additional Resources

MFRA Homepage

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Details

Date: September 24
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Cost: Free
Event Category: Health and Well-Being
Event Tags:webinar

How To Join

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More Info

Format: On-Demand Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available: AAFCS
AFCPE
BCPA
CCMC
CDMS
CDR
FINCERT
NCFR
NCHEC
SCECH
SHRM
UTSW
Series: Powerful Provider Initiative
Military-Connected Youth Well-Being