TIA Tampa Application

Welcome to the online application for the Teens In Action™ Tampa 2024-2025 program. Thank you for your interest in applying! Please review the information below prior to starting your application and set aside 1 hour of dedicated time to complete.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Please read the criteria and guidelines for the program before proceeding with this application which are available at https://myframeworks.org/teens-in-action-2024/

Application steps:

Step 1: Enter your contact information and continue as the online application form will guide you through a series of prompts and questions. Please take your time and think through your answers to best articulate your thoughts.

Step 2: Once you have completed your application, please upload two letters of recommendation and a photo of yourself.

Step 3: Congratulations! You've taken the first step. Click "submit." You will receive an email confirmation upon submission.

Step 4: Should you be eligible for the program, you will be contacted via email to set up an interview in June or July. You will select the time that works best with your schedule. Interviews are a requirement of acceptance into the program and will be held in-person or virtually.

Step 5: Should you be accepted into the Teens In Action™ Tampa 2024-2025 cohort, you will then process payment via an online portal. All payments for 2024-2025 class members must be submitted by Friday, August 9, 2024. Income needs-based scholarships are available. See below.

If you have any questions, please contact Community Programs Coordinator Michelle Ensminger at mensminger@myframeworks.org.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

High School*

Grade Level for 2024-25 School Year*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Cell Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Parent/Guardian Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

example@example.com

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Adult T-shirt Size*

What communication/community app(s) would you be willing to use or already use for program communication? *

Dietary Restrictions (Check all that apply)*

What is your favorite snack?*

What is a positive song that motivates you (Song name and Artist)*

Will you be applying for financial assistance? (The Terry Ellison Teens In Action™ Scholarship)*

YesNo

To qualify for consideration of a needs based scholarship, please share your family's annual household income.*

To qualify for consideration of a needs based scholarship, please share the number of family members living in your household. If not applying, please write N/A.*

If you have you been nominated for the Terry Ellison Teens In Action™ Scholarship (by a school contact?), please share name of school contact.

Gender

Race/Ethnicity (Collected for grant reporting purposes)

Have you participated in a past Teens In Action™ program or other community youth leadership programs?*

YesNo

If you answered yes above, which program(s)?

Are you interested in becoming a Team Leader for the 2024-2025 Teens In Action™ program year? (Team Leaders bring unique knowledge and skills to support the execution of plans to enhance the TIA program experience and execution of the annual Capstone Service Project. It does require attending additional meetings)*

If you answered yes to the question above, what qualities, strengths, experiences, or ideas will you bring to TIA as a Team Leader?

How have you exhibited leadership at school, work or in an extracurricular activity? What were the results or outcomes? If none, please write N/A*

What has been your greatest accomplishment as a student or an advocate for your community?*

What are your career interests and passions?*

What do you hope to gain by your participation in the 2024-2025 Teens In Action™ cohort?*

What after school activities do you plan on being involved in? (i.e. sports, band, etc.) If none, please write N/A*

Please explain any special considerations that you would like the Frameworks staff to be aware of prior to the interview process.

Is transportation a possible challenge for you?*

YesNo

Tell us what you know about Emotional Intelligence. Why do you feel it's important to build these skills?*

The core values of the Teens In Action™ program are Leadership, Kindness, Service, Communication, Inclusiveness, and Openness to Growth. Please describe how you think you exemplify one of these values in your daily life.*

How did you hear about us?*

In order of importance to you, list three recent volunteer activities in which you have been actively involved. If you have no recent community experience, please type N/A.*

How many volunteer service hours do you currently have?*

If you have not had time to become actively involved in a volunteer service initiative, what conditions have changed that now enable you to seek involvement in the community?

Please upload two letters of recommendation.*

Please upload a photo of yourself.*

If selected, your success in this program depends upon your personal commitment to being an active, involved, participating member. Please read the following statement, think carefully about it and fill in your name to indicate your agreement: "If selected for 2024-2025 Teens In Action™ Tampa cohort, I am committed to participate in all aspects of the program by my attendance, positive attitude, respect for others, and cooperation."

Signature*

Date*

Date

Teens In Action™ Tampa Class of 2024-25 Application

Contact Information

More About You

Income Needs Based Scholarship

Demographic Data

Civic Engagement & Leadership

Work/Service Experience

Commitment of Applicant