Activism

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Leadership

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Advocacy

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Service

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Activism ~ Leadership ~ Advocacy ~ Service ~

A.L.A.S.

Promoting youth leadership and empowerment

​A.L.A.S. (Activism, Leadership, Advocacy, and Service) is a youth-centered, paid leadership development program serving young people in Lawrence. The program supports career exploration, leadership skill-building, place-making, and mental health awareness through structured activities, community-based projects, and civic engagement opportunities. We aim to provide students with professional experience while centering youth voice, collaboration, responsibility, and community impact.

Meet Our Pilot Cohort

  • Leadership

    Focus: Government, policy, advocacy, public speaking, constitutional law, civic action.

  • Career Exploration

    Focus: Healthcare careers, certifications, public health, workforce pathways.

  • Placemaking

    Focus: Community improvement, environmental justice, creative civic projects.

  • Mental Health

    Focus: Wellness, emotional intelligence, community care, stigma reduction.