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Focusing on the Future: How to Prepare, Plan and Advocate for Yourself

A one day Youth Leadership Training

Join us for a free educational, exciting, fun youth leadership training for young people with disabilities (aged 14-26).

Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Conroe Central Library
104 Interstate 45 N, Conroe, TX 77301

This youth symposium is designed for youth to help plan for their transition from high school, as well as to help support youth in making decisions for their future regarding adult employment, postsecondary education or training, and independent living.

In addition to having presentations, we will have exhibitor tables of resources available in the community.

There will be sessions on topics such as self-advocacy, transition to adulthood, where to begin, tips that can help with transition to aduthood, how to build a resume, career exploration, employment, the importance of volunteering, skills for independent living and various other topics.