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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Students participate actively at Madera County 9th Annual Youth Summit

Students during the Madera County 9th Annual Youth Summit at MLK Jr. Middle School. Photo by: Jose E. Chavez
High school students both from Madera and the Chowchilla area gathered to be part of the 9th Annual Youth Summit where they listen to guest speakers and participated into different workshops. The event was organized by Madera County and the event took place at Martin Luther King Jr. Cafeteria.

Over hundred students participated on this career oriented academic event, and they all benefited by having participated on one of the workshops presented by local organizations and community leaders, and by picking information all related to their careers after high school. Also they receive presentation from local Highway Patrol officers alerting them about the dangerous involve while driving and getting distracted. CHP officer Millar said “Driving is a privileged and not a right”. A mother from Madera Ranchos shared the lost of her 16-year son who last his life into career accidents where the driver was driving recklessness. 

The Madera Center venue provided information in regards to the local community college and the school advisor Daniel Rivera answers questions related to the process of admission.

An immigration workshop was presented by a group of local students who besides sharing their personal story related to immigration, they also provide available resources for all those who find themselves on being an undocumented student.
Daniel Rivera from Madera Center asnwer question about colllege.

Jose Eduardo Chavez an officer of Madera Academic Youth Alliance (M.A.Y.A.) participated actively on this event. “I learned very critical information and met new people” said Chavez. Among the workshops he attended includes the planning, prevention of suicide and immigration panel workshops. “I am expecting to share all the information I collect today with my friends and families.” said Chavez.


The event was wrapped up by a riffle and everyone went home with stack of paper containing on information about resources available for them as they prepare to continue for a high education after high school.
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