Leadership des jeunes
Il est essentiel de travailler directement avec les jeunes pour comprendre comment les soutenir au mieux dans leur cheminement vers l'indépendance. La CEAC coordonne une équipe de jeunes dirigeants qui se réunit tous les mois et organise également plusieurs formations pour les jeunes sur des sujets liés à la transition et à l'autodétermination.
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ECAC Youth Advisory Teams
What are JYAT & YAT?
The Youth Advisory Teams are youth-led groups that give students a voice in shaping programs, sharing lived experiences, building leadership skills, and connecting with peers across North Carolina.
- JYAT (Junior Youth Advisory Team): Middle School
- YAT (Youth Advisory Team): High School
Students participate in interactive meetings, leadership roles, projects, and discussions focused on advocacy, confidence, communication, and leadership development.
Structure of youth teams:
- Clearly defined leadership roles
- Opportunities for students to rotate into leadership positions
- Youth-led discussions and activities
- Leadership Labs focused on real-world skills
Meeting Schedule:
Both JYAT and YAT meet twice per month on Thursday evenings. Additional details, including start dates and meeting times, will be shared once applications are reviewed.
How to Apply:
October 20, 2026 – Applications are now open. Click here to apply.
North Carolina's Got Talent
ECAC’s Youth Advisory Team members seek entries for a quarterly issue of YEP – Young Exceptional Perspectives. YEP’s North Carolina’s Got Talent (NCGT) column was created to spotlight on the many talents and abilities of NC Youth and young adults with disabilities ages 5 to 26. The format of submissions can be a poem, artwork, blog, video, essay, article, presentation, an “About me” article, you name it!
ECAC Youth Advisory team members review the submissions and choose which ones to feature in our next newsletter. Selected entries receive a $25 gift card in the mail!
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ACHIEVE is a statewide, virtual Pre-ETS program designed for students with disabilities, ages 14 to 21. This program is available to those enrolled in an educational program who are eligible or potentially eligible for EIPD services and have a recognized need for Pre-Employment Transition Services. ACHIEVE is accessible to students in various educational settings, including those who are homeschooled, or enrolled in traditional public schools, charter schools, virtual schools, private schools, early college programs, vocational schools, college courses, or training programs. The ACHIEVE Transition Program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for successful transitions from school to work and into adult life.
