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<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Awards & Scholarships<\/strong>: Be recognized by your colleagues for exceptional programming, communicator pieces, and years of service, and receive scholarships for continued professional development.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Voice<\/strong>: Connect to state and national partners, lead by serving in roles at the district, state, and national level, and advocate for important youth development issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Professional Development<\/strong>: Attend state and national conferences with speakers and workshops focused on youth development, apply to present your scholarly work through educational sessions, and continue to grow and develop as a professional.