Registration for the CAIR-NJ Muslim Youth Leadership Program is now open online!

CAIR-NJ’s Muslim Leadership Program (MYLP) is designed to empower American Muslim youth and to help the youth develop skills to become Muslim leaders/activists. This program is designed to help youth to better face the challenges they encounter in post 9/11 America and to encourage them to explore careers in Communications/Media, Civil Rights and Politics/Public Office.

WHAT: Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP)
WHEN: Saturday, June 19th, 2010 from 10AM - 5PM
WHERE: Princeton University
REGISTER ONLINE: http://nj.cair.com/viewpage.php?page_id=3
REGISTRATION FEE: There is a $30 registration fee per participant to cover lunch and seminar materials.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to high school and college students (will also consider recent graduates).
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

Overview of the MYLP:

Perception of Islam & Muslims: How do we affect change? What is the current public perception of Islam & Muslims? How do we ensure accurate & fair representation of Muslims in America? How do we successfully challenge public expressions of bigotry? How do we deal with Media effectively, blogging, U-tube, other? Encourage youth to explore internships at NJ papers / news outlets.

Know Your Rights: Learn about the Law. Discuss actual incidents that arise in schools or colleges. How to respond to religious discrimination and your rights per constitution and law.

Political Activism: How do we successfully influence political decisions? Why is it important for Muslims to become politically active? Structure of Congress and how to get your message across effectively. Encourage Muslim Youth to explore internship opportunities at the offices of NJ Congressmen.

Social Activism: How do Muslims affect positive change in society and thereby demonstrate that we are contributing members of American society?

Group Projects: The students will be divided into groups and will work on developing projects to impact change in our society.