CLEVELAND \u2014\u00a0The Cleveland Cavaliers partnered with the City Club of Cleveland to promote civic leadership among younger generations through a nine-month program.<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
The Cavs partnered the City Club to promote civic leadership among students
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The program will teach 20 students at Cuyahoga high civic skills in a capstone class\u00a0
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The program will last nine months<\/p>\n
The program plans to teach 20 students at Cuyahoga High School the skills needed to create meaningful social change through engagement in capstone classes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe launch of the Cavaliers Social Impact Academy reflects our deep commitment to Northeast Ohio\u2019s youth and carries forward the powerful legacy of the 1967 Cleveland Summit,\u201d said Kevin Clayton, Cleveland Cavaliers executive vice president and chief impact & equity officer. \u201cThe Academy is designed to empower the next generation to lead with awareness, courage and purpose to strengthen our community and build a future rooted in equality\u201d.<\/p>\n
Cleveland\u2019s City Club already has 40-some students participating in multiple forums a year and welcomes thousdands of youth advocates to participate in civic dialogue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership brings together the Cavaliers\u2019 commitment to the community and the City Club\u2019s dedication to civic dialogue,\u201d Education Engagement Manager Ariana Smith explained. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re creating a program that will prepare young people to think critically, act boldly, and make a lasting impact in Northeast Ohio and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Cavs will be recognized as sponsors of the Youth Forum Council and student attendance for all civic gatherings.<\/p>\n