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CT Speech & Action
Developing the Voices of Tomorrow
Leaders of Tomorrow Conference
March 28, 2026
In this conference, 50+ middle and high school students across CT participated in workshops with community leaders to enhance their public speaking skills, think about passion projects, and network with other students to want to make a similar impact in their communities. Students and guest speakers also enjoyed matcha, mango passionfruit drinks, and Chipotle. Through this event, CTSA recruited a new Event Coordinator, Jordan Bennett!
TBA Pride Month Gathering
Network Launch
May 2026
CTSA soft launched the nonprofit's student-run magazine. However, anyone can submit to it. The Network will be hard launched over the next few months to collect writing from students around CT regarding the arts, technology, opinions, & more.
TBA [Late June]
As of late May 2026, we are currently planning this event. Details and registration will be out in early June.
TBA Social Action Project
TBA [Late July 2026]
By May 25, 2026, the CTSA Event Hosting Team will have decided what the 2026 Summer CTSA Social Action Project will be. A description will be added here and a form will appear on the site to join in on the youth activism!
Annual August Speech Spotlight
TBA [August]
Each year, CTSA hosts an in-person speech contest for students to give creative speeches or slam poems regarding pressing community issues. There will be food, snacks, and drinks provided. There, as always, will be at least 3 judges: in the past we've had seasoned CT debate league judges, authors, poets, student leaders, and experts working with the government. You can pre-register on the Speech Spotlight Sign-Up page while we get out more information.
Networking Workshop
TBA [October]
We will be hosting a free, in-person event for high school students across the state to connect and collaborate with one another. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided.
The event will begin with a short workshop designed to help students introduce themselves and learn how to deliver concise yet effective pitches. Following the workshop, students will share a meal with fellow attendees and present pitches about their personal passion projects. This will give student leaders the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, find potential collaborators, and build partnerships to bring their ideas to life.