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Civic Engagement

Civic engagement includes activities such as participation an’ leadership in assisting organizations, groups, an’ individuals in one’s community. This type uh connection an’ participation cuh benefit both de student an’ dem community as dis engagement cuh provide uh means fuh young adults tuh learn ‘bout de workings uh dem community an’ contribute tuh it.

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Civic engagement actions

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Membership an’ leadership in civic engagement actions cuh tek many forms fuh students as new contributing members.

  • Includes engagement in community clubs, organizations, schools, social groups an’ faith-based organizations
  • Supports networking wid people in your community who got similar interests
  • Facilitates service learning
  • Increases potential fuh acquisition of work skills an’ friendships
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Civic engagement Benefits

Results of participation in civic engagement

  • Helps one give back tuh de community
  • Gives you uh sense uh civic pride
  • Gives uh sense uh pride an’ belonging in your workplace an’ community
  • Assist one in voting an’ having uh voice in government
  • Builds uh sense of value in your community
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Why Should Students Learn Civic Engagement Skills?

When students learn civic engagement skills dem benefit from:

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Volunteer Experiences

Joining organizations, groups, an’ causes in de community dat align wid dem interests an’ beliefs

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Advocacy Skills

Learning tuh use speaking, writing, an’ leadership skills tuh help others

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Voting

Learning ‘bout how tuh sign up tuh vote an’ understanding how local, state, an’ federal government work

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Leadership Skills

Understanding how rights, goals an’ needs uh your community or groups cuh influence change

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