Be the Change – Youth Health Hub

'Be the Change' Youth Training Program

What You Do

What will participants do at ‘Be the Change’?

Learn about and discuss health and education topics
Network with each other and school-based health care advocates at the convention
Engage in various activities and workshops about health, education, policy, and leadership

What You Gain

What will participants gain from ‘Be the Change’?

Advocacy and leadership skills
Expanded knowledge of school-based health care
Fun with peers from across the country through interactive, team-building activities!

We started the ‘Be the Change’ Youth Training Program in 2013 as a platform dedicated for young people to grow in knowledge and confidence as directors of their health and champions of youth voices. We strive for youth to recognize, enhance, and apply their talents and skills as influential, ethical leaders of youth-led, school-based health promotion.

During the program, participants learn about and discuss health and education topics, develop advocacy and leadership skills, and have fun through interactive, team-building activities. ‘Be the Change’ participants get to know each other and school-based health care advocates and engage in various workshops about health, education, policy, and leadership.

Let's meet at the 2026 National School-Based Health Care Conference & “Be the Change” Youth Training Program

The ‘Be the Change’ Youth Training Program is an event for passionate changemakers from across the country. This youth-focused and youth-led conference allows young people to connect face-to-face, exchange ideas, build lasting connections, and collectively drive positive changes in their schools and communities. Our 2026 ‘Be the Change’ Youth Training Program, will leave attendees inspired and ready to take on the challenges of making a difference in school-based health care.

Youth can participate in the program by having an accepted abstract or by registering for the conference at a later date. More information about registration to come!

Learn more about the previous ‘Be the Change’ conferences below and see you in Washington, D.C.!