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Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute 

Own Your Future. Change Our World. 

The Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute (DCLI) is a strategic, long-term initiative that empowers students in the Decatur Public Schools and young graduates to explore career pathways that serve their community while building a strong sense of civic responsibility.  

 

DCLI activities tie civic responsibility to job opportunities in public safety, healthcare, public policy, and governance. Students in the program also gain an understanding of how their personal decisions affect their own lives and those of others through the development and fostering of personal values and growth.  

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  • Young Men Only
    Young Men Only
    Jan 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Decatur, 3080 S Business Rte 51, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
    Jan 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Decatur, 3080 S Business Rte 51, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
    DCLI Young Men Only is focused on creating a sate space for conversation, experiences, growth and development for men 15 to 24 years old
  • Young Men Only
    Young Men Only
    Jan 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Decatur, 3080 S Business Rte 51, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
    Jan 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Decatur, 3080 S Business Rte 51, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
    DCLI Young Men Only is focused on creating a sate space for conversation, experiences, growth and development for men 15 to 24 years old
  • Young Women Only
    Young Women Only
    Jan 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Decatur, 3080 S Business Rte 51, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
    Jan 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Decatur, 3080 S Business Rte 51, Decatur, IL 62521, USA
    This program is all about creating a safe space for young women in grades 8 through 12 to talk, learn, grow and build real connections.
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Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute

3080 S. Business Route 51

Decatur, Illinois. 62521 

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