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Milwaukee RISE University

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RISE University is dedicated to training aspiring young leaders as advocates for themselves, their peers, and their communities. With expert training and support, we’re ensuring that young people are equipped to fight for their rights and other issues that will improve their lives. Upon completion, students who participate in RISE University come away with knowledge and skills to launch them into a life-long commitment to civic engagement in their communities and beyond. Participants will be trained in: Becoming a Change Agent - Exploring the different ways that they can be change agents in their communities and identify the issues that move them; Civic Engagement - Discussing the importance of civic engagement and how they can get involved in their communities; Debate and Dialogue - Exploring the importance of debate and dialogue in a democracy and how to have productive conversations about difficult topics; Advocacy & Accountability - Discussing how young people can advocate for their values and hold their elected officials accountable. In addition, RISE University participants will receive a free meal, and a $75 stipend!

RISE University is dedicated to training aspiring young leaders as advocates for themselves, their peers, and their communities. With expert training and support, we’re ensuring that young people are equipped to fight for their rights and other issues that will improve their lives. Upon completion, students who participate in RISE University come away with knowledge and skills to launch them into a life-long commitment to civic engagement in their communities and beyond. Participants will be trained in: Becoming a Change Agent - Exploring the different ways that they can be change agents in their communities and identify the issues that move them; Civic Engagement - Discussing the importance of civic engagement and how they can get involved in their communities; Debate and Dialogue - Exploring the importance of debate and dialogue in a democracy and how to have productive conversations about difficult topics; Advocacy & Accountability - Discussing how young people can advocate for their values and hold their elected officials accountable. In addition, RISE University participants will receive a free meal, and a $75 stipend!

More about NO STUDIOS
Nō Studios derives from the word play between a rejection artists are so often told, with, nō 能, the Sino-Japanese root word for "skill" or "talent". Founded by Oscar winner and Milwaukee native, John Ridley, the desire behind our 40,000 square foot headquarters is to create a collaborative workspace, hybrid experience platform, and social community that offers an environment for artists and activists to come together. Our historic building features offices, co-working space, a state-of-the-art screening room, performance stage, café bar, gallery, and rooftop lounge and deck.
When & Where
Sep 14, 2024, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free


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