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ENCOURAGING TOMORROW’S LEADERS FOR NORTH CAROLINA In June, when summer was in full swing, over 160 4-H’ers and adults from over 50 counties attended Citizenship North Carolina Focus. Youth delegates who attend each summer are encouraged to develop their leadership and citizenship roles. They learn about North Carolina state government and the collaboration between the government, for-profit and not-for-profit sectors in North Carolina. Delegates who attend also develop marketing and public relation skills and how to become advocates for North
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Carolina 4-H Youth Development. Each delegate plans and implements a Personal Citizenship Initiative, demonstrating the influence of youth in government. Hands-on workshops, panel discussions, distinguished speakers and open discussion help these young people discover how government impacts their everyday life, and how they can impact government in return. The event culminates with all delegates visiting and meeting with their elected officials.
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