Kids Lead, a civic leadership program for middle schoolers

Kids Lead

Kids Lead is a civic leadership program led  by high school students for emerging leaders

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Two ways to find your student leadership and voice

Kids Lead for 8th graders

Be a part of Kids Lead, a civic leadership program led by high school students for emerging student leaders. Meet high school student leaders, get to know students from other schools, and learn how to find your student leadership and voice! 3 session program is free.

Topics include

  • What is civic leadership?
  • Solving problems at my school and in my community
  • Finding my student leadership and voice
  • Getting to know other student leaders
  • Opportunities to be a civic leader in high school

This program is led by members of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council (CMYC) and GenerationNation. CMYC is the official student advisory council for CMS, City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and GenerationNation.

Kids Lead for grades 3-8

Bring a session to your student council, club, class, or afterschool program. We will work with you to schedule the session. Use the application to sign up.