EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE PRESENTS

Youth-Led Your Voice + Leadership + Community Action = Scholarship Impact & Real Change

Join the Empowered To Achieve Community Student Council (CSC) — a city-wide student leadership network for middle-school, high-school, and college students ready to make a difference. Be the Voice. Be the Change. Be Empowered.

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What We Do

  • ✔Lead and participate in real community projects
  • ✔Speak up on issues that matter to youth
  • ✔Partner with local organizations and city leaders
  • ✔Earn scholarship credit through service and impact

Why Join

  • ★Every member holds a leadership title — everyone matters
  • ★Build experience for college & career opportunities
  • ★Connect with students across your community
  • ★Turn your ideas and social issues into action — and your service into scholarships

Who Can Join

  • ✔Open to students from any school (public, charter, private, homeschool, online)
  • ✔Youth groups & churches welcome
  • ✔City student councils & clubs invited
  • ✔No prior experience required

The Community Student Council (CSC) empowers local youth to speak up, take action, and shape the future of their communities. Whether you’re a creative thinker, an organizer, or just passionate about change — there’s a place for you here. Join a network of young leaders who believe in making an impact where they live, learn, and grow.

Three Tiers, One Movement

Junior CSC (Middle School)

Discover leadership through hands-on service, teamwork, and speaking up. Learn the basics while making a real difference.

CSC (High School)

The core council. Plan projects, advocate on youth issues, collaborate with city partners, and lead pods across the region.

CSC Ambassadors (College)

Mentor younger students, design trainings, support regional campaigns, and elevate youth voice at partner tables.

Regional Model with City Pods

Launch as Coachella Valley CSC with city pods (Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, etc.). As pods grow strong, they can evolve into full chapters.

ETA (Advisors)
   ↓
Coachella Valley CSC — Main Council (Monthly)
   ├─ Palm Springs Pod
   ├─ Cathedral City Pod
   ├─ Palm Desert Pod
   ├─ Indio Pod
   ├─ Coachella Pod
   └─ La Quinta Pod

Ready to Lead?

Join your city’s Empowered To Achieve Community Student Council. Apply now and get your invite to the next meeting.

Step 1: Complete the interest form • Step 2: Choose your tier • Step 3: Join your pod

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Next Steps

  1. Complete the CSC Interest Form. You’ll receive a confirmation email once submitted.
  2. Watch for your pod assignment. Each student is grouped by city to begin collaborating locally.
  3. Attend your first CSC meeting. Meet other youth leaders, share ideas, and start planning your first community impact project!