Events

This session will teach students how to craft clear, persuasive messages for decision-makers, on issue briefs and advocacy leave-behinds. Students will gain practical skills to make their voice heard and drive meaningful action in their community.

This session explores what it takes to engage in Texas elections as an everyday citizen, organizational leader, or elected official. This session will unpack the key policies, procedures, and power dynamics that influence voting and civic participation across the state.

This training equips students with the skills and strategies to deliver clear, persuasive oral testimony on issues that matter to them. Students will learn how to prepare, present, and make an impact during legislative committee hearings with confidence and clarity.

This moderated conversation with Randan Steinhauser (R) and Cliff Walker (D) offers real-world insights into building and sustaining collaborative efforts for social change. Through shared stories and practical takeaways, students will learn how collective impact groups form, navigate challenges, and create lasting progress in their communities.

This session explores the core principles of building effective teams and leading with purpose. Students learn strategies for fostering trust, shared vision, and collaboration to strengthen their organization's impact from the inside out.

This training offers practical tools and strategies for leading inclusive, productive, and respectful conversations—even when tensions are high. Students will learn how to navigate conflict, build trust, and create space for diverse voices in complex public settings.

This session will examine healthy news consumption habits for civic leaders, the current state of the U.S. media landscape, and the role of journalism in keeping the public informed. Participants will explore how different communities consume news across political divides and gain insight into how today’s media environment shapes public understanding and civic engagement.

This class teaches participants how to create compelling social media campaigns that engage and mobilize their audience. Attendees will learn key strategies for crafting clear messages, targeting the right platforms, and driving meaningful action online.

This training prepares participants to confidently represent their message and engage effectively with journalists and media outlets. Attendees will learn how to craft key talking points, stay on message during interviews, and build relationships that help amplify their cause through the press.