11th Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program
Applications are due Monday, May 11th at Midnight!
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Dear Young, Muslim Leader:
CAIR-California is looking for the brightest and most passionate high school students to apply to this year's Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP).
What is MYLP?
It is an intensive, four-day retreat at the State Capitol in Sacramento, designed to introduce American Muslim high school students to the areas of media, law, and government to learn about the various methods through which leaders shape public opinion and public policy.
What will you gain from this program?
- An in-depth understanding of California's legislative process
- Hands-on training in civic engagement and media advocacy
- Insight and career advice from top executives in these fields
- Meet other ambitious Muslim students from across California and become more confident in your American Muslim identity
- Debate legislation during a mock session on the Senate floor
- Learn how to become agents of positive change in your community
When is MYLP taking place?
Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, 2015
Who can apply to MYLP?
This program is open to students who will be high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and first-year college students in Fall 2015
How can you apply?
Application are available online at ca.cair.com/mylp and must be submitted by Monday, May 11 at midnight.
For Additional Information:
Contact Terri Smith at tsmith@cair.com or Hanif Mohebi at 8585-774-9991 or hmohebi@cair.com