Make a difference at school and in the community
Are you interested in the community? Serve in a leadership role or want to develop leadership skills? Want to make a difference on school and community issues that impact youth?
Join Charlotte's youth leaders
All high school students are invited to participate in the Youth Leadership
Alliance, Mecklenburg's Youth Voice. Our goal is participation from 100% of area high schools. Make sure that you and your school are represented!
The program is part of GenerationNation, a nonprofit K-12 education organization that partners with schools, youth programs and governments to educate students, raise citizens and build leaders.
Prior to December 2011, the organization was named Kids Voting Mecklenburg.
Tackle school and government policies and issues
Meet students who want to make a difference. Have important conversations with local leaders. Gain leadership skills and knowledge about government. Make a difference at your school and in our community.
Activities include:
- Build leadership and communication skills
- Collaborate with other student leaders
- Provide a youth perspective to help leaders make informed decisions on issues impacting students.
Charlotte's Youth council!
- Link your school to community leaders and government
- Host the Youth Leadership Summit
- Discuss important issues with CMS Superintendent Peter Gorman
- Meet with government officials about budgets, decisions and policies
- Learn about government, leaders and issues
- Question candidates for County Commission, Mayor and School Board
- Give feedback to community leaders on planning, policy and issues
- Talk with Charlotte Observer editors and report and other news media about their coverage of youth and important issues
- Weigh in on budget decisions -
Charlotte Observer
- Advise and participate in GenerationNation
Community Leaders
Want to hear what students think about issues impacting youth? Contact us (info@kidsvoting.org or 704-343-6999) to set up a conversation with the Youth Leadership Council/YouthVoice or to schedule a student forum.
2011-12 Meeting Schedule
September 13 - MYV meeting
September 21 - Eric Davis and Tom Tate
September 27 - Hugh Hattabaugh
October 6 - school board interviews
October 11 - MYV meeting
October 19 - school board candidate forum
November 1 - MYV meeting
November 8 - help with Kids Voting election
November 16 - Jennifer Roberts
November 29 - Hugh Hattabaugh
December 7 - Anthony Foxx
2012 dates coming soon
Be sure you are on the MYV email list and check Facebook for updates
Most meetings are 6-7:30PM at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Get involved
If you are interested in getting involved or have questions,
contact us 704-343-6999 or
info@kidsvoting.org.
You can join anytime during the year. Don't worry if you missed the first meetings.
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