Inspiring Leadership. Strengthening Prevention.

LEADERSHIP

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HEALTHY CHOICES

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POSITIVE CHANGE

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LEADERSHIP ✦ HEALTHY CHOICES ✦ POSITIVE CHANGE ✦

Join the Largest Leadership Conference in the Nation!

The Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute (CGTI) is an award-winning leadership program that empowers middle school and high school students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow their skills, make healthy decisions and create impactful community change. For over 50 years, CGTI has championed student-led advocacy, substance use and mental health prevention, and leadership development.

Find Your Home at CGTI

CGTI events are open to middle school and high school students interested in making a difference. At CGTI, youth leaders will explore new ways to effectively impact their communities. CGTI welcomes over 300 youth leaders each summer who learn about prevention strategies and how to make a positive impact in their school and community.

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Summer

CGTI’s main event is our summer conference. Students create action plans to implement throughout the school year over the course of a week in July!

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Winter

At the CGTI Mid-Year in January, you’ll get to check in on your summer action plans, learn more and prepare for the rest of the school year.

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Year-Round

When we’re not at CGTI events, we’re providing resources, support, and more to ensure our students are successful!

P IS FOR PARTY!

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BAZOOKA, ZOOKA BUBBLEGUM!

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HEY TI, HEY TI! ARE YOU READY?

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HOW DO YOU FEEL?

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS!

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P IS FOR PARTY! ✦ BAZOOKA, ZOOKA BUBBLEGUM! ✦ HEY TI, HEY TI! ARE YOU READY? ✦ HOW DO YOU FEEL? ✦ ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS! ✦

Youth Testimonials

  • “I loved that at CGTI I get to put myself out there and meet so many amazing new people. CGTI makes me feel safe and comfortable, the environment is one I will strive to replicate at school, home and all throughout my community.”

  • “The positive environment was my favorite. At the beginning of the week I was so shy and nervous, but now at the last day, I’m so social and not shy at all. All of the workshops and speakers motivated me and then going into my discussion group, it was amazing!”

  • “I liked the amount of people I could relate to and the amount of people who just wanted to talk. It was so fun to just talk to people and understand their life. Truly was an amazing experience and I wished this could last longer than a few days.”

  • “I loved the way CGTI ignited me towards completing my goals and provided a wide array of perspectives…these perspectives made my social and mental intelligence and knowledge increase in ways that is essential to achieving community based goals.”

  • “I enjoyed meeting new people and learning about different cultures and cities. I’m from a very small town so hearing about life outside of my little world is really fascinating, and makes me appreciate the diversity of this conference.”