Teen LEADs Program

(Updated: Sept. 18, 2025, 9:36 a.m.)

Calling all current 8th-11th graders! Are you passionate about STEM? Teaching and Leading? Do you want to be a scientist? An Engineer? A Teacher? Don’t wait, develop your leadership skills this year with the Teen LEADs 4-H program! This year Mitchell County is looking to recruit 2-3 youth for this program.

Find out how you can participate in this leadership development program by attending our Interest Meeting on October 4th at the Bowman Auditorium from 6-7pm. You can also find more information by calling or emailing Erin Norton at (828) 688-4811 or elnorton@ncsu.edu.

Teen LEADS is designed for youth with a passion for STEM and leadership. Youth are trained in this program to become a leader, and educate other youth about a subject in STEM that they choose.

Applications will be accepted starting October 1st. Applications will require a general application, a resume, and a reference form filled out by an adult that has worked closely with the applicant. This can be a teacher, club leader, guidance counselor, community figure, etc. Applications can be picked up directly from the Extension Office at 10 S. Mitchell Ave, Bakersville NC, 28705.

Teen LEADS Flyer with contact info