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Learn to lead, debate, and negotiate at the JUNIOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT.
Travel to Washington, DC, and join some of our nation’s most powerful and persuasive leaders in the respected institutions that house our government. You’ll get an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at how issues are debated, policies are made, and world events unfold.

Attendees will tackle important issues and work with fellow students to find resolutions. You will have the opportunity to gain insight form government leaders themselves, as they explain how leadership and teamwork sills – and the ability to compromise – define success.

Practice leadership in national and global CRISIS SIMULATION.
Get and insider’s view of how decisions are made as you meet with national and international leaders. Find out from the experts how decision making is influenced by many factors –political, economic, or humanitarian. You’ll actively engage in discussion and debate to practice negotiation and effective communication skills – and experience the satisfaction of presenting a successful and convincing argument for your cause.

Simulations may cover one or more of the following topics: Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches; Business and Economy; and Constitutional Interpretation.

Gain the skills you need to become a future leader.

  • Confront pressing issues facing our world.
  • Learn to negotiate, compromise, and resolve conflicts.
  • Build support for real-world issues.
  • Create platforms to support your positions.
  • Write press releases.
  • Work to solve global and national problems.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Executive & Legislative Simulation
  • Briefings, lectures and discussions with prominent leaders in governmental organizations, intelligence agencies and military communities
  • Leadership development workshops
  • Field experiences and excursion
A DAY AT JUNIOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT*
7:30 - 8:30
Breakfast
8:45 - 10:15 Guest Speaker: The Role of Media in Shaping Public Opinion
10:30 - 11:30 War Powers Workshop: Role of Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Leadership
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch on Capital Hill
1:30 - 4:30 Capitol Hill: Congressional Appointments** with members and Staff
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 Leadership Workshop: Being the Person Others Want to Follow
8:30 - 10:00 Washington Monuments
10:00 Room Check

*This is a sample day and examples of lectures, excursions and activities each program may include. All speakers and events are subject to availability and change, without notice, before or after the start of a conference.

** Congressional Appointments may vary and are subject to member availability and scheduled recesses.


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