Girl Up
Students start/join a club organizing advocacy campaigns and fundraising on gender equity and global girls' policy issues; can apply as Teen Advisors.
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California State Assembly Student Internship Program
Students work in an Assemblymember's district office on constituent services, outreach, and civic events.
EmpowerSTEM Chapter Leader Program
High schoolers start or lead a local EmpowerSTEM chapter, organizing free hands-on STEM workshops for younger students, recruiting volunteers, and expanding STEM access in their school or community.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Students write an essay analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official since 1917, competing for cash prizes.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) – District 5150
Free multi-day leadership camp for Bay Area HS students (Marin, SF, San Mateo) on citizenship, ethics, and community leadership.
California Association of Youth Courts (CAYC)
HS volunteers serve as jurors, attorneys, bailiffs, and clerks in peer-run Youth Courts using restorative justice for young offenders.
Code Blue Region President Program
Students start and lead local Code Blue chapters, organizing workshops and awareness campaigns on Hands-Only CPR, disaster preparedness, first aid basics, allergy response, and CPR/First Aid certification pathways; Region Presidents oversee chapter growth across their area.