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Middle & High School Programs

A "hands on" leadership approach to teaching American civics by exposing participants to the inner workings of the national government, labor, and business organizations. Choose from a 5 or 7 day program, and customized options. Interactive congressional meetings, training all in a bilingual environment.
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Parent Leaders Program

A 4 or 5 day program designed to provide parents with "hands on" civic, public policy, and leadership and capacity development training. Through workshops, experiential learning and extensive meetings with key government officials and Washington insiders, participants gain full understanding of the internal workings of the United States Government at both the local and national levels.
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College, Adult, and Out of School Youth

A "hands on" leadership approach to complementing and reinforcing American Public Policy and how the US government functions. Through workshops, experiential learning and extensive meetings with key government officials and Washington insiders, participants gain full understanding of the internal workings of the United States Government at both the local and national levels. Program can be week-long or customized from a minimum of 2 days.
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International Civic Exchange Program

A civic education and leadership program designed to develop democratic values, and to teach skills and tools necessary for citizens to engage their governments, institutions, and understand domestic and international policy making. Programs can be customized to include topics of interest, placement within organizations, mentorship, and can last 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks.
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Onsite-Online Training Programs

The Experience in Democracy Onsite-Online Training is a new option that enables us to train more high school, college and young adults and parents by bringing our training and curriculum components to the partner location. Trainings are customized and usually last one or two days.
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Summits

Held annually, BCLI hosts a series of congressional summits to promote civic participation, visibility and change in developing communities. The summit brings together participants from across the US and the globe to interact with members of Congress, regulatory agencies, and national organizations to discuss issues affecting developing communities.
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Career Development Program

The Career Development Program (CDP) is a career development program that combines on the job training with civic, and public policy learning in the nation's capital.
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