The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) wants to stay connected with you! Enjoy interesting facts, educational information, highlights and upcoming events. Have a question or comment? Please contact us at
info@aaylc-co.org.
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Reading books can be great for your health. Books hold all kinds of information, stories, thoughts and feelings unlike anything else in this world. This form of entertainment is a fun way to expand your imagination and travel anywhere.
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Executive Director's Corner
COVID-19 is changing everything about daily life as we know it. We are all focused on how to best protect and support ourselves, our families, and our communities in the face of this unfolding crisis. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, either directly or indirectly, by COVID-19. It's a moment for us to come together as never before. One thing to remember, especially in these troubling times, is never to lose your vision. In times of change, don’t lose sight of the good things to come and all of the new concepts that can be brainstormed and developed. I am excited to see what the future brings once this difficult season is over.
Sincerely,
Shantelle Nix
Executive Director
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9 Ways to Get Teens Reading
As kids get older and go to school, reading can be seen as work rather than fun -- and kids, especially teens, may stop reading for pleasure. Here are nine ways to get teens reading, either again or for the first time.
Read more
www.commonsensemedia.org
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Student of the Month - Georgianna Gennitti
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Georgianna Gennitti is a 9th grader with a 3.6 GPA who attends Colorado Early Colleges. Her love of math allows her to develop problem-solving skills. These skills will serve her well into adulthood and beyond. Georgianna enjoys athletics and participates in flag football, volleyball, and basketball. Georgianna is also a great conversationalist and likes to engage others in discussions.
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Connection Reflection
3/7/20 (Sat) - African American Youth Leadership Conference
On behalf of the AAYLC planning committee and the board of directors, we would like to thank all the students, sponsors, donors, presenters, entertainers, parents, and volunteers for making the March 7, 2020 conference a great success! Our 2020 Vision came to fruition with over 575 participating students. These energetic young people represented 15 districts and over 65 schools. Over 50 dynamic presenters provided actionable and practical tools to help our youth bring their vision for life into focus. The day was filled with educational opportunities providing new insights that empowered students to #SeeBeyondNow. Again, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you next year. For more conference photos, visit our
Instagram or
Facebook page.
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Student Opportunities & Scholarships
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Did you know the AAYLC provides information on internships, jobs, events, contests, clubs and scholarships just for students? Our student opportunities and scholarship resources provide students the access they need to create an incredible future. Many national and community organizations regularly send us information to share with our students. Free money and experiences are waiting! Take advantage of the tools offered by selecting the links below.
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Upcoming Events
4/11/20 (Sat) - Wynn/Marchman Scholarship
Still looking for scholarships? The AAYLC is committed to support, promote and foster leadership, education and positive self-esteem among youth. If you live in El Paso County and would like to apply for a Wynn/Marchman grant or scholarship, please complete an application. We want to hear from you!
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4/25/20 (Sat) - Book Summary Lottery (Online)
Deadline Extended
We are honored that Gazette Charities has once again made it possible to provide each attending AAYLC student with a book. These selections feature African American authors, stories, and characters. We are also pleased to announce a book summary lottery to students. Two students, in each grade category (6 - 8) and (9 - 12), will be selected to win a $100 Visa gift card. Submit your book summary today!
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You Make a Difference… (We Make It Easy)
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When you shop at Amazon, they donate 0.5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the African American Youth Leadership Conference. Why not shop and donate at the same time? Sign up today, it's FREE! Help us support the youth.
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