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Communication
Build confidence, clarity, and the ability to express your ideas with purpose.
Clarity
Confidence
Self-expression
Open navigationSpeaker Studio Youth
The next generation has something to say.
A summer leadership and communication program developing young people’s voices, confidence, and ability to share ideas that create change.
Three summer cohorts.
Three development tracks.
One Youth Voices Showcase.
Three tracks. One stronger you.
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Storytelling
Turn your experiences into compelling stories that inform, inspire, and create change.
Authenticity
Structure
Impact
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Stage presence
Develop the skills to deliver your ideas with confidence in any setting — from the classroom to the community and beyond.
Presence
Delivery
Audience engagement
The program
Youth voice + leadership development
Through expert coaching, interactive workshops, and hands-on practice, students develop the communication, storytelling, and stage presence skills they need to lead, create change, and speak up for what matters.
The experience
Small-group coaching
Personalized guidance in a supportive environment.
Interactive workshops
Hands-on learning in communication, storytelling, and leadership.
Mentorship
Exposure to experienced speakers, creatives, and community leaders.
Practice & feedback
Build confidence through rehearsal and constructive feedback.
Real-world skills
Tools to use in school, college, and future opportunities.
Youth Voices Showcase
Present your original ideas on the MODEx stage in a professionally produced showcase.
2027 summer cohorts
Three cohorts. Three opportunities.
Each cohort provides the same comprehensive experience, with dedicated instruction, coaching, rehearsal, and a culminating Youth Voices Showcase.
Cohort 01
June 2027
6 weeks
Exact dates, participant ages, and application details will be announced.
Cohort 02
July 2027
6 weeks
Exact dates, participant ages, and application details will be announced.
Cohort 03
August 2027
6 weeks
Exact dates, participant ages, and application details will be announced.
Ready to apply?
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The Youth Voices Showcase
A real stage for real ideas.
Each cohort culminates in a professionally produced Youth Voices Showcase at MODEx Studio, where participants present their original ideas to an invited audience of family, educators, community leaders, and industry professionals.
A related youth initiative
Our youth initiatives also include TEDxBuckheadAveYouth, creating opportunities for young people to share their ideas on an independent TEDx stage, with a separate application and selection process.
Learn more about TEDxBuckheadAveYouth
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers.
Who can apply?
High school students (ages 14–18).
Do I need speaking experience?
No. We welcome all experience levels.
Is there a cost?
Program details, including any fees or scholarships, will be announced.
Where is the program held?
All sessions and the final showcase take place at MODEx Studio in Atlanta, Georgia.
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