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The mission of the Connecticut YOUTH Forum is to bring youth together through
discussion and action while providing opportunities for growth and exploration as
an individual and as part of a diverse community.
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How do we do that?
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Through monthly YOUTH Forum meetings:
When you gather youth from around the state together and get them
talking, incredible things happen. These meetings are a chance for youth
to meet, talk and learn about each other. Be prepared for open, honest,
lively debate with mutual respect for everyone. When there is nowhere
else you can say what is on your mind, the Connecticut YOUTH Forum is
the place you can.
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The Connecticut
Youth Forum
thanks the
following for their
support:
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Through the Ticket Outreach Program:
Each year 1,000 tickets are donated to high school students and
community members for The Connecticut Forum's stage events at The
Bushnell Theater. These engaging and often eye-opening events give
the audience a chance to hear from some of the world's greatest
thinkers in a medium unlike any other. Through this program, Youth
Forum members have seen on stage many greats like:
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Dr. Betty Shabazz William F. Buckley
Erin Brockovich Toni Morrison
Michael Bloomberg Kurt Vonnegut
Henry Kissinger Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Michael Moore Alec Baldwin
Bill Cosby Bobby Weir
Anita Hill Trey Anastasio
Oliver Sacks Elie Wiesel
Mario Batali Salman Rushdie
Harry Shearer..."Mr. Burns" Al Frankin
Cornel West Ann Coulter
Howard Dean Bucky Dent
Carlton Fisk
...and many, many more.
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Through the annual Student Exchange Event:
300+ high school students from 40 different high schools and community
organizations come together for an eye-opening day of sharing
experiences and ideas through workshops, discussion and social
interaction. Throughout the day students confront and consider an array of
issues and themes ranging from racism and violence to using one's voice
and finding one's greatness.
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And, through other Youth Forum Opportunities:
Field Trips:
Plays and musicals
Workplace visits
College tours
Camp experiences
Training:
Leadership
Technology
Other Opportunities Include:
Learning to speak and listen respectfully
Interviewing panelists at pre-Forum stage event press conferences
Learning to work collaboratively
Planning conferences and workshops
Serving on the Board of Directors
Internships
Community service projects
Meeting and building relationships with youth from all over the Greater
Hartford Area!
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