Junior State of America (JSA)

Young Women’s Leadership Institute is a week-long residential program in which students learn about the history of women's leadership in the US and gain experience in community organizing, hearing directly from women who are currently leading on critical issues in our country. Also offered virtually.

JSA's Civics Institute Micronesia, a one-week residential summer program, is designed to engage high school students with the most critical issues facing today's democracy and how to focus on the solution-oriented action.

JSA's Stern Civics Immersion Program, a three-week summer session, is built to engage high school students with the most pressing issues facing today's democracy, learning directly from decision makers who shape public policy.

The Gene A. Burd Institute on Media & Politics - an engaging, hands-on experience created to introduce students to the relationship between media and politics.