All high school students are invited. It is a good opportunity for high school student leaders - both from established leadership roles such as student council and clubs as well as non-traditional, self-identified, emerging leaders - to learn about government and gain leadership skills.
In 2010-11, MYV will meet with CMS, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County leaders to provide a youth perspective on local polices, issues and decisions. In 2009-10, MYV discussions and forums included:
- Peter Gorman to discuss CMS policies and decisions
- Center City Partners to give youth advice on the 2020 Vision city plan
- Judge Rickye McCoy-Mitchell about strategies for youth offenders
- Charlotte Observer Associate Editor Fannie Flono and education reporter Ann Helms on coverage of school issues and youth
- Charlotte mayoral candidates Anthony Foxx and John Lassiter on youth issues
- Board of Education candidates on CMS issues important to students
- Board of Education chair Eric Davis on leadership and the how the school board makes decisions
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