Teen Leadership Day is coming to Lafayette on May 15th.

The event is for teens from Lafayette, Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Lafourche and Tangipahoa parishes.

The students will receive training on effective student leadership.

School staff from each school participating will also be provided with training and education on how to facilitate the student voice.

This event is sponsored by the Louisiana Safe and Supportive Schools' Initiative and hosted by the Lafayette Parish School System.

It will be held at the Hilton Double Tree from 8a.m. to 3p.m.

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