Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness Team Lead

The Civics Credentialing System provides a system of credentials that represent pro-democracy commitments, education, actions, and recognition.

How this badge was earned

The badge earner served as a Team Lead for the Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness Fellowship, supporting participants as they developed civic leadership skills and explored community-based solutions to civic challenges.

As a Team Lead, the badge earner:

• Facilitated group discussions and learning experiences
• Supported participant engagement, reflection, and growth
• Modeled civic virtues, including humility, integrity, respect, responsibility, and participation
• Fostered constructive dialogue and productive collaboration among participants
• Helped create an inclusive learning environment that encouraged civic participation and leadership development
• Guided participants in exploring civic issues, community engagement, and democratic problem-solving

Through their leadership, Team Leads contributed to a learning community centered on civic responsibility, democratic values, relationship-building, and collaborative action.

Skills Demonstrated Facilitation

• Youth Leadership Development
• Group Leadership
• Civic Leadership
• Constructive Dialogue
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Community Engagement
• Coaching & Mentorship
• Relationship Building
• Democratic Leadership

Carnegie Young Leaders are empowered young people, ages 14–24, who worked together over the period of a year to develop and implement bold, fresh civic solutions in their own communities. Teams of five received funding, coaching, and access to a national peer network to turn their ideas into lasting impact.

About C&S

At C&S, our work gives the next generation the trust, confidence, and teamwork our country needs to thrive. We meet young people where they are—on campuses, at work, and in their communities—and give them the tools, support, and space to lead real change.