youth industry engagement council

objective

identify means by which aem may better support this product group and provide direction to aem service areas accordingly.

responsibilities

• from a holistic perspective, identify product-specific challenges and areas of need.
• formulate solutions and/or determine means by which to address those challenges.
• employ and direct relevant aem service teams and/or committees (or establish sub-committees/task forces) to take action on those solutions.

priorities

• identify and prioritize aem on engagement opportunities with youth organizations.
• advocate for programs and initiatives that align with the principles/goals of ffa/afa/4-h.
• collaborate with relevant aem and industry groups to promote engagement with various youth organizations.
• identify ways to increase aem member company engagement and involvement with various youth organizations.

leadership

• a chair & vice chair is elected by the committee and serves a two-year term.

composition

• open to to anyone from aem member companies looking for ways to engage with youth organizations.

meetings

• one face-to-face meeting annually, in conjunction with ffa national convention & expo.
• conference calls to be scheduled as needed.