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WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Youth Leadership Forum 2023 - Applications Open

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The Youth Leadership Forum is a week-long, overnight leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities to learn leadership and self-advocacy skills. 

When/Where:

July 9 – 14, 2023 at Edgewood College in Madison, WI 

The Youth Leadership Forum is for:

  • Students who show leadership potential by being active in their school and community
  • Students who have a disability (physical, learning, cognitive, emotional, sensory, etc.)
  • Wisconsin residents
  • Students who are currently sophomores, juniors, or seniors in high school 

Why Attend the Youth Leadership Forum:

  • Learn more about college and career options
  • Make connections with other young leaders in our state. 
  • Meet your state legislator
  • Connect with energetic staff and speakers from across the state
  • Have fun at a dance and talent show and many other memories you’ll never forget!   

To Apply:

Download the application or complete it online by March 17, 2023.   

Contact Jenny Neugart at Jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov for more information. 

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