- IDEAS by Youth Symposium is a yearly final event sponsored by Dignity of Children® and its corporate partners with the purpose of giving young people a voice.
- IDEAS Empowered by Youth® modules are designed to prepare students to compete in the IDEAS by Youth Symposium where they will get an opportunity to either present their group projects to experts and sponsors, or connect with their peers as ambassadors.
- Yearly events are scheduled in the spring and at the end of summer.
2023 IDEAS by Youth Symposium
A Space for Youth Voice to be Heard!
When: TBD
Register as an attendee!
HOW CAN YOU MAKE A CONTRIBUTION?
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT
EXAMPLES OF PAST PROJECTS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Grades 4 — 12)
Youth team from Young Sharks DYCD presenting their business idea to the Judges at the iDEAS by Youth Symposium 2021 - an Entrepreneurship Service Project.
HEALTH & WELLNESS (Grades 4 — 12)
Group presentation by a youth team from St Nicks Alliance on the topic of 'Mental Health' under Health & Wellness Service Project.
CLIMATE CHANGE (Grades 4 — 12)
Group presentation by youth team from MMCC (Edenwald Cornerstone) project titled ‘Edenwald Innovation’
FINANCIAL LITERACY (Grades 4 — 12)
Group presentation by a youth team from MMCC Boston Secor Cornerstone on the topic of Top Bankers under Financial Wellness service project.
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June 2022
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August 2021
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June 2021
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June 2020
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I think the kids were great and look forward to connecting with them again.
– Symposium Partner, 2022
An excellent event that benefits the youth. Very well organized. Looking forward to the next one!
– Symposium Partner, 2022
I love the work being done and I really enjoyed the experience.
– Symposium Partner, 2022