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YOUTH LEADERSHIP EVENTS Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. Life Skills & Leadership Academy 96 teens engaged in valuable leadership discussions exploring diversity and leveraging platforms to drive change in their local communities. Participants also experienced Boise State University’s outdoor team building program which is committed to enhancing leadership development and cohesiveness among the teens through adventure-based learning. John Deere Drive Your Future Academy First Tee’s all-girls national event provided 24 talented teens the opportunity to experience activity-based workshops, roundtable discussions and play golf at the iconic TPC Harding Park. The week included a volunteer opportunity at the Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center and a female executive panel discussion at Facebook headquarters. The academy brought the girls together to learn what ‘drives’ them to becoming impactful leaders in their communities. Coca-Cola America’s Future First Tee rising seniors networked with executives during a career exploration experience at CocaCola headquarters. A young professionals panel discussion provided insight into their college experience, the importance of internships, and how their journey led them to Coca-Cola. The teens also received VIP access to the TOUR Championship and a campus visit to Georgia Tech. Life Skills & Leadership Academy

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