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NY Dream Act One-on-One Sessions Until August 17, 2021

The New York State Youth Leadership Council is happy to announce One on One sessions for people who need support applying to the New York Dream Act. Appointments can be made on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm - 6pm. Appointments can be scheduled by emailing nyda@nyslc.org.

Appointments run until August 17th, 2021. Space is limited so hurry and sign up!

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Educators: Register Now for Teach Dream's Workshops & Info sessions

Teach Dream, the educator team of the NYS Youth Leadership Council is having their annual New Member Workshop Series! This 4-part orientation will introduce you to our work and principals, advocating with and for our undocumented students. Participating in our workshop series is the first step to joining our work. If you are interested please fill out an interest form to register.

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Apply to Youth Empowerment Program 2021 by July 16

Are you an immigrant youth ready to get active in your communities? Do you want to learn more about how to change issues that affect you and your community? Then register for NYSYLC's Youth Empowerment Program this summer! This free program will run this summer from August 3 to August 20, 2021.

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Newsletter: May 27, 2021

I'm Paula and I was part of the Undocu Academy. The Academy helped me figure out what comes next after graduating from High School. We figured out college applications, scholarships, while connecting to other undocumented seniors. I shared more about my experience here. If you are an undocumented NYC High School Junior or Senior looking for support through all those hard decisions you should apply and join the Academy.

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Angy Rivera Angy Rivera

NY Dignity Not Detention Act: Take Action

Take action today to support the NY Dignity Not Detention Act and end immigration detention in New York State

  • Email your State Senator and Assemblymember to ask them to support the bill.

  • Call your legislators and ask them to co-sponsor the bill.

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Apply to Undocu Academy by June 1st, 2021

NYSYLC presents our third year of the Undocu Academy! The Undocu-Academy is a closed community group for New York City Undocumented High School youth.The Academy provides a space for youth to build community, learn from peers, and connect with community members. Through these spaces, the Academy promotes self-expression, self-advocacy, educational advancement, and leadership development.

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