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Project

2.17 LEAP

Center:

TX-Texas Center for Disability Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Joe Tate
[email protected]
512-232-0772

Project Description:

The Leadership, Employability, and Advocacy Project (LEAP) will select Thirty (30) youth ages 14-22 (AT EACH EVENT) from qualified applicants across the state of Texas. This exciting educational ten-day training program includes a tour of the State Capitol, a meeting with state-level officials, and one day of mock legislative sessions. To be selected, participants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be between the ages of 14-22 at the time of the event 2. Entering 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during the 2019-2020 school year (students in post-secondary programs such as 18+ are also strongly encouraged to apply) 3. Must not have graduated/left high school or district post-secondary program

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Territory, Geographic Area - Other, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source: