First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere is a female empowerment event recognizing young women who are motivated to influence positive impact at their chapters, schools and communities. The five-day academy experience focuses on the importance of building a strong network and how to approach mentorship opportunities, navigating post-graduation and career planning, and appreciating the value/impact of volunteerism.
Key Commitments
Collaborating with Others
Building Positive Self-identity
Learning Objectives
- Leverage relationships to build a successful network
- Embrace a positive self identity and build confidence through lived experiences
- Appreciate the impact of volunteerism and seek opportunities to demonstrate this in their communities
Event Info
Date: October 10-14, 2024
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Selected Participants
2024 Field
| First Name: | Last Name: | Chapter: |
| Joelle | Barksdale | First Tee – Greater Washington, DC |
| Allison | Brown | First Tee – Greater Philadelphia |
| Emily | Bui | First Tee – Metropolitan New York |
| Khloe | Chao | First Tee – Greater Sacramento |
| Noelle | Chun | First Tee – Howard County |
| Sadie | Currier | First Tee – Greater Houston |
| Peyton | DeBruin | First Tee – Greater Houston |
| Sierra | Godwin | First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee |
| Kaitlyn | Gonzales | First Tee – Fort Worth |
| Natalie | Kiatsupaibul | First Tee – Silicon Valley |
| Serene | Kim | First Tee – Greater Sacramento |
| Zoe | Kim | First Tee – Orange County |
| Sabrina | Lo | First Tee – Jersey Shore |
| Jasmine | McGhee | First Tee – Greater Chicago |
| Finley | Mentzel | First Tee – Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky |
| Mya | Miller | First Tee – Benton Harbor |
| Brooklyn | Pfeiffer | First Tee – Eastern Michigan |
| Caitlyn | Plover | First Tee – Greater Philadelphia |
| Nitya | Sahni | First Tee – Raritan Valley |
| Ava | Sanchez | First Tee – San Diego |
| Addison | Schneider | First Tee – West Michigan |
| Whitley | Shields | First Tee – Greater Washington, DC |
| Sophia | Tang | First Tee – Silicon Valley |
| Alana | Yoeuth | First Tee – San Joaquin |
Selection
Up to 24 female participants will be selected from the chapter network for the four day academy experience. Participants will submit, essays, activities chart and a chapter letter of recommendation.
How to Participate
This event is only available to teens involved in chapters of First Tee. Most of the events and programs have a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please inquire at your chapter.