Dold Launches Tenth District Young Women's Leadership Academy

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U.S. Congressman Robert Dold (IL-10) today launched his 10th District Young Women's Leadership Academy at an event featuring Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. The 10th District Young Women's Leadership Academy provides young women enrolled in high school or college the opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn more about the legislative process, meet and interact with inspiring female leaders and explore career opportunities.

"This leadership academy provides young women in the Tenth District the opportunity to develop leadership skills and exposes them to a wide array of opportunities." Rep. Dold said. "Our goal is to help inspire the next generation of women to become leaders in government, business, education and more."

At the kick-off event, Rep. Stefanik shared her story and offered advice to millennials.

"I thank Congressman Dold for inviting me to speak at this important event for young women across Illinois' 10th district," Rep. Stefanik said. "Our nation will benefit greatly by encouraging more young women to seek leadership roles, and I was thrilled to be invited to speak to our next generation of female leaders. I commend Congressman Dold for spearheading this important effort."

The bipartisan 10th District Young Women's Leadership Academy is designed to teach young women about leadership by giving them the opportunity to learn from and interact with inspiring female leaders. Through this unique program, participants can engage with their peers and special guests in candid, roundtable discussions while sharing insights, advice and stories

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