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We are super excited to announce the 13th Annual Summer Leadership Conference, hosted in Bakersfield, CA on June 25-27, 2026. We are calling all emerging youth and young adults ages (12-30) in California to step forward and elevate your leadership potential.

This year’s conference theme, Level Up Leaders: Accelerate with Purpose calls emerging youth leaders to grow with intention, not just momentum. Acceleration represents increasing our skills, influence, and impact, but purpose is the steering wheel that guides our direction. This theme challenges participants to move faster and wiser, aligning leadership development with clear values, community responsibility, and long-term vision. True leadership is not measured by speed alone, but by the purpose that ensures we are advancing in the right direction.

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 to register for the conference

For more information about the conference, please contact Praise Oo, Program Manager at spoo@cakyc.org. 

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We are excited to announce that the Digital Empowerment Program and our Youth Cohort are funded by the California Public Utilities Commission. 

Participants aged 12 to 25 will have the chance to win a free laptop to take home upon completion of the Digital Empowerment Program Youth Cohort 2026. To be eligible, participants must complete the digital literacy training courses and be enrolled in at least one of the programs listed below, and provide physical documentation to CKYC staff at the conference. 

• California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program 

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamp) 

• National School Lunch Program 

• Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Not Applicable

For more information about the conference, please contact Praise Oo, Program Manager at spoo@cakyc.org. 

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CKYC is so excited to welcome learners across California to the Arts and Cultural Program’s 2026 Karen Language Classes. 

We offer four class levels to meet you where you are: Beginner, Level I, Level II, and Advanced. Whether you are Karen or non-Karen, learning the Karen language is a meaningful way to preserve cultural heritage, build cross-cultural understanding, and celebrate California’s rich diversity. Our classes are welcoming, supportive, and designed for learners of all backgrounds. No prior experience is required. Just curiosity and a willingness to learn. Join us in keeping the Karen language alive while expanding your own cultural knowledge and communication skills.

Please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link here to enroll: 

We are proud to launch a new initiative designed to support individuals on their journey to becoming U.S. citizens. This program offers Civic Education and U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation, equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.

We invite you to register today at www.cakyc.org to join an upcoming information session. Please click here to enroll. 

Program Details:

• First Day of Instruction: April 4, 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM (PST)

• Format: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided upon enrollment)

This program is open to individuals who are committed to learning, growing, and taking the next step toward U.S. citizenship.

Important Note:
CKYC is not a legal service provider and does not offer legal advice. This program is intended for educational purposes only.

If you or anyone in your community needs this information and citizenship test preparation, feel free to contact us.