###  2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference

    Details    CityWatch     November 15 2023

    November 15 2023

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> | \| [![](https://files.constantcontact.com/cac53055101/04ee800d-9a89-42e6-9aa7-d38bc6ec07fe.png)](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfQb_Kn0UGTnfAKbXFtwQkY183114fsWtlvcNm1VmZV8S0oSjIzCuexM3ADYwuzv709BRlGlN6M60latCKE0OvHuc4YLXFJfrYU0iFnfV1QyC7hN5ww7znmmzhvhpy4gk8teMUJq9ibx2ELr_FZIE8zkcjgM5jmHRmA==&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==) \| \|:-:\|  \| Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders: Announcing the 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference  The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is proud to announce applications for the 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference are now open!  On Saturday January 27, 2024, DONE will host 50 young people from across Los Angeles to participate in a one-day event focused on civic engagement, local leadership, and community engagement. Participants will learn about the history and purpose of the Neighborhood Council system, explore the policies and procedures that govern Neighborhood Councils, and gain valuable leadership and community engagement skills. \| \|:--\|  \| \\| [Learn More and Apply](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfd9NAomdlXu_Hb-z6-8S6yBDR7arOZ-IWYyDRShG-mfE70syuyUclmDRRYEA6_74bpYAKIc_SJZpfmz1NpuH8eRS4gowguhI3fzCgMT1WGv0&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==) \\| \\|:-:\\| \| \|:-:\|  \| We need your help to spread the word to young people in your Neighborhood Council! This opportunity is great for current and prospective youth representatives, with acceptance preference given to youth already engaged in their Neighborhood Council. However, any interested Angeleno ages 14-17 are encouraged to apply!  Applications are due Monday December 18th at 11:59pm. We have developed an outreach toolkit to make it easy for you to share this opportunity on your Neighborhood Council's social media, website, and/or newsletter. The toolkit will be continuously updated between now and the application deadline with new graphics and translated materials, so check back often! \| \|:--\|  \| \\| [Explore the Outreach Toolkit](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfd9NAomdlXu_RsRqDZqPzVDl3EJAL8lsYlfncQpmE-UN8YU1OiybaYqqI-vSS_dictpKGnKUvx-tUQb-ageTSZ9Y4XWeXKjNnNiYYCOqltw2heP4Tj0xkGjI-EtaCh39_D8CrJKjMirn9LZcz7qF0Jxh6ussxSfWlYq9afRHKL77sDClV1lzBahNgc78DMQXF-C3v9veIMDT&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==) \\| \\|:-:\\| \| \|:-:\| |
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> | \| Applications are officially open for the 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference, hosted by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment! We invite youth between the ages of 14-17 from across Los Angeles to apply to this exciting opportunity to dive deep into civic engagement, local government, and professional development. EmpowerLA Youth Conference attendees will learn about the history and purpose of Neighborhood Councils, gain a deeper understanding of the laws and policies that govern neighborhood councils, hear from leaders in the City of Los Angeles, and more! Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all participants. Applications are due Monday December 18, 2023. Learn more and apply: [https://empowerla.org/civicyouth/](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfd9NAomdlXu_Hb-z6-8S6yBDR7arOZ-IWYyDRShG-mfE70syuyUclmDRRYEA6_74bpYAKIc_SJZpfmz1NpuH8eRS4gowguhI3fzCgMT1WGv0&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==). \| \|:--\| | ![](https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101116784221/S.gif) | \| Are you a young Angeleno looking to learn more about serving your community? Apply to the 2024 @EmpowerLA Youth Conference by Mon 12/18! Dive deep into local government, civic engagement, and leadership. [https://empowerla.org/](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfd9NAomdlXu_Hb-z6-8S6yBDR7arOZ-IWYyDRShG-mfE70syuyUclmDRRYEA6_74bpYAKIc_SJZpfmz1NpuH8eRS4gowguhI3fzCgMT1WGv0&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==)[civicyouth](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfd9NAomdlXu_Hb-z6-8S6yBDR7arOZ-IWYyDRShG-mfE70syuyUclmDRRYEA6_74bpYAKIc_SJZpfmz1NpuH8eRS4gowguhI3fzCgMT1WGv0&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==).  Applications are officially open for the 2024 @EmpowerLA Youth Conference! We invite youth between the ages of 14-17 from across Los Angeles to apply to this exciting opportunity hosted by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. [https://empowerla.org/civicyouth](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ms3b-MRoeEkXT95Pc99_TS-TMR_V-S07LFxDGCU6VgnIRcR2EVESfd9NAomdlXu_Hb-z6-8S6yBDR7arOZ-IWYyDRShG-mfE70syuyUclmDRRYEA6_74bpYAKIc_SJZpfmz1NpuH8eRS4gowguhI3fzCgMT1WGv0&c=mgKA6eke3RlnpckOIf-Yp17miQ3U6N10spKZcssHpoGs_BnixwzKWA==&ch=5_XD3K2IY9T3gYSi1kAKAmsCiLfhFnurnJAaTv345dRmpaqCt6LNNQ==). \| \|:-:\|:-:\|:--\| |
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