Missouri Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK)/Communications Tech Team (CTT)

An educational program for youth designed to raise awareness of issues facing military families.  Both military and non-military youth can be involved. 

Through youth-led simulations, interviews, and research, participants find out first hand what military families go through.  Based on their experiences, SOMK/CTT participants form SOMK/CTT speakers' bureaus and develop lectures, public service announcements, videos and other materials to share their experiences with others in the community. 

In addition to building public awareness about issues facing military families during mobilization and deployment, SOMK/CTT provides the youth participants the opportunity to gain valuable leadership, research, organization, technology and public speaking skills.

Any youth military or non-military, age 13-18, may apply to be a candidate for SOMK/CTT.  Youth must be willing to attend the majority of scheduled meetings (2-4 per year), speak or be technician at community events, participate in 1-2 family readiness group events and help with planning retreats.

• SOMK/CTT Application (Word) or (PDF)
• Code of Conduct (PDF)