BGCP students from East Palo Alto and Redwood City visit State Capitol

(RCW Pulse) - High school students from East Palo Alto and Redwood City, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula, participated in a field trip to Sacramento as part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national Days of Advocacy program.

The visit aimed to inspire students through direct interaction with the legislative process and community leaders.

The trip included activities to immerse the students in state government and community advocacy. They met with legislators and aides, toured the State Capitol, and attended workshops addressing pressing community issues. One highlight was a Career Roundtable session with professionals who shared their backgrounds, providing relatable role models for the students.

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