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1303 10th Street
Sacramento, CA United States
August 1, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - August 4, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
The Muslim Youth Leadership Program is an intensive, four-day retreat in Sacramento designed to introduce American Muslim high school students to the areas of community organizing, advocacy, and law – avenues that shape public opinion and public policy.
The program takes place in Sacramento. Over the course of MYLP, you will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of California’s legislative process
- Sharpen your leadership skills and gain valuable campaign and organizing tools
- Participate in a Mock Legislature at the State Capitol: Serve as a senator for a day – and debate important public policy issues ranging from elections, education and public safety
- Receive hands-on training in the areas of civic engagement and media advocacy
- Meet elected officials and improve your networking skills
- Make new friends with other students from across California
The deadline for applications is April 28 at 11:59 p.m. Youth across the state are encouraged to apply: https://ca.cair.com/mylp/.