Students explored the city and leadership - here's what they learned! From GenerationNation's Youth Leadership Charlotte-Mecklenburg Class of 2015's Team 1.

1. Team #1 Leads the Way

2. Team Member
Providence Day School

3. Team Member

4. Team Member
South Mecklenburg High School

5. Team Member
Harding University High School

6. Team Member
Vernicia
Ulysse
Military and Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis

7. What We Learned
Throughout this program, we learned about the city of
charlotte, the issues it faces, and the people who work it.
Over many different meetings, we engaged with different
community leaders and learned about different aspects of
Charlotte.

8. Why It Matters
This matters so we can become strong leaders
in our community and make a positive change.
To help others become strong leaders as well.

9. Key Issues
-Education
-Social Mobility
-Schools need to be more diverse
-Have more reasons for people and business to
come to Charlotte
-Food deserts
-Should Charlotte build up or out

10. Possible Solutions
-Have a student be a member of the school board
-Rezone school districts to make the schools more
diverse
-Plant sustainable gardens in food deserts (Ex:
Sow much good)

11. Things We Did Part 1
-Visited the Bank of America building
-Visited a law firm
-Walked all around the city
-Practice planning regional development
-Meet regional leaders in the community

12. Things We Did Part 2
-Talk about CMS
-Listen in on a School Board and City Council Meeting
-Learn about the communities in Mecklenburg County
-Explore the Charlotte observer newsroom
-Visited the Mecklenburg County Courthouse

13. HOW to make a change
➔ Spread The Word
➔ Social Media
➔ Mentors
➔ Peers
➔ Volunteering
➔ Youth Council

14. Team 1
LEADS THE WAY
- Community
- Peers
- Schools