Are you a young New Yorker ready to lead the fight for justice? On December 8-10, join Young Invincibles for the State of Young New York, our three-day summit on building a more equitable higher education system in New York.
Led by college students, the State of Young New York will build student power and leadership through trainings, activities, and discussions. You’ll leave our summit with an understanding of the issues facing New York’s young adults, and how to get involved in the fight for change.
The State of Young New York will focus on a different topic each night, with community and policy solutions for many of the issues facing young people in New York. Join us for our free summit!
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Tuesday, December 8, 5-7:30pm EST: Hungry and Homeless in College: New York’s Basic Needs Crisis
Even before COVID-19, New York’s college students struggled to afford rent, groceries, transportation, and other basic needs. What are New York’s leaders doing to support students’ well-being during this crisis? Join this session to hear from students and young elected officials, and learn how you can make sure your campus and community are helping you meet your basic needs.
Wednesday, December 9, 5-7pm EST: #SeamlessCUNY: Transferring Colleges and the Fight for Racial Justice
Thousands of New York’s college students transfer schools every year — a process that can be long, confusing, and expensive. Join this session to hear about how the college transfer process connects to the fight for racial justice. Hear from experts and join the conversation on how to build a better transfer system.
Thursday, December 10, 5-7pm EST: How Ya Feel? Protecting Your Mental Health During the Pandemic and Beyond
COVID-19 has major impacts on students’ mental health — and looming budget cuts could gut underfunded campus mental health services. Join this session to hear about how you can take care of your mental health during this crisis, and join the fight to make sure students have the mental health services they need to succeed.