21 high school students will be recognized with 21st Century Leaders’ Georgia Youth Leadership Award and the Be the Inspiration Gala on March 15, 2025.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Jade Bennett
Learning how to craft an elevator pitch and network effectively was incredibly valuable. Understanding how to network properly and efficiently is an essential skill, especially in Washington D.C. and on Capitol Hill. This skill has stayed with me throughout high school, college, and now in my professional career. I am truly grateful to 21CL for teaching me and other high school students these important skills at such a crucial stage in our lives
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Lailah Simmons
21CL showed me that leading from a relatable perspective is the best way to bond with people. My counselors at the institute were like big siblings to me for the week I attended 21CL Summer Leadership Institute, and I used the lesson and energy from that bond to be a counselor for 21CL students during the last 2 years. It’s helped me truly make an impact on those younger than me.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: James Wilson
Programs like this are important because so many people have leaders sleeping inside themselves, and 21CL and programs like it help to inspire and awaken our inner leader. That was certainly the case for me.
Continue reading21st Century Leaders Announces First Ever Leadership Certificate from Goizueta Business School for GA H.S. School Students
21st Century Leaders and the Goizueta Business School launched a social enterprise and entrepreneurship curriculum for Georgia’s high school students to earn a Leadership Certificate from the business school, a first-ever program of its kind.
Continue readingAlumni Spotlight: Estefi Herrera-Paredes
21CL connected me with a life-changing internship. In the summer of 2016, I worked at Warner Bros Discovery (formerly Turner) as a “Turner Voices Intern” for the Department of Culture and Engagement. I even helped plan the following year’s summer camp! That internship sparked a chain reaction. I secured internships every summer after that through my growing network, setting me up for success and ultimately leading to a fantastic job that took me from Atlanta to NYC.
Continue reading21st Century Leaders Announces 2024-2025 Youth Ambassadors
21st Century Leaders announces the 35 students selected to serve as Youth Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 school year.
Continue reading21st Century Leaders Partners with City of Atlanta on Youth Climate Action Fund
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21CL Announces 2024 Georgia Youth Leadership Awardees
21 high school students will be recognized with 21st Century Leaders’ Georgia Youth Leadership Award and the Be the Inspiration Gala on March 23, 2024.
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