Montgomery County Business Roundtable for Education (MCBRE) is joining with Congressman Albert Wynn in sponsoring an opportunity for high school students to participate in a program with the Congressional Black Caucus. The students are attending the September 7 session of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference as part of the Emerging Leaders Program. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to interact with African American legislative leaders and discuss important issues. Students from each of the county’s high schools have been chosen by their school to participate.

The program includes pre- and postconference activities that will help students get the most out of their experience. Students will attend a national town hall meeting, choose among several topics being presented at conference forums, and conduct initial research on their topic. After attending the forum, students will be responsible for making a presentation on their topic.

Mentors from the law firm of Hogan and Hartson will accompany students during the conference and provide guidance as students participate in discussion sessions.

Later in the fall, students, mentors, and leaders from MCBRE and Montgomery County Public Schools will attend a reception with Congressman Wynn. Students who have successfully completed the program will received a letter of congratulations from Congressman Wynn.

For more information, contact Jane Kubasik, executive director, Montgomery County Business Roundtable for Education, at 301-279-7958.