2023 International Earth Day “Invest in the Planet” Special Event
Southern California Youth Service Learning and Leadership Forum
RSVP Here by April 21th, 2023, 11:59 pm to confirm your attendance
Time: April 22, 2023
Location: Back Bay Conference Center, 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine CA92612
Purpose: AEC Youth Service Learning and Leadership Forum (YSLL) is coordinated across Southern California by volunteers from local businesses, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, mentors and coaches for students to grow as inspired, confident leaders. This 3-4 -hour workshop for 100 southern California high school students will be hosted on April 22, Saturday, 2023. At the conclusion of the forum, AEC will present a special opportunity for student and school involvement with the Message in a Bottle space project through California Institute of Technology. Students will also be able to apply for the President Volunteer Service Award through AEC.
Aims and Objectives:
Collaborate with like-minded student leaders seeking to have impact and be impacted by their engagement with their communities
Understand the nature and key components of service learning
Explore the purposes and specific targets of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how to align those goals with positive action
Exchange ideas and engage in dialogue with student leaders who will present the projects they have been organized and led
Identify and share key takeaways from the workshop
After attending YSLL, students will be challenged to develop a long-term and impactful service learning project within the next year as a pledge to put their interests into action. They are encouraged to join AEC projects, school service projects, or any other service learning work.