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Thu 16

November 16, 2023 @ 5:30 pm7:30 pm CST

Civic Synergy Presents: Empower Youth In Power

Civic Synergy

Location: Online

Join us for the Empower Youth In Power event, where we aim to inspire and empower today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. During this event, we will discuss how to support and engage young voices in policy and decision making, and the networking portion of this event will connect aspiring changemakers with organizations fighting political and social divisions and/or working to strengthen our democracy and provide connections between these organizations. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and ignite your potential. Register now and be a part of this experience!

The event will include:

  • A panel, which will focus on empowering and engaging youth voices and generational power transitions
    • Speakers include Brandon Mitchell, Chief Impact Officer of Millennial Action Project
    • Special pre-recorded remarks by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL)
  • A poster and networking session featuring pro-democracy and bridging organizations
    • Confirmed organizations include the Consensus Building Institute, the National Institute for Civil Discourse, BridgeUSA, and more!
    • If you would like to have your organization represented, please email Mady Jenkins at [email protected] to get signed up.

All are welcome, and we are particularly welcoming youth/young adults and organizations/individuals interested in supporting and engaging young voices in our democracy.

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