In 2012, 21st Century Leaders and CNN partnered for the 7th annual Leadership Unplugged: A CNN Experience program.
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Spending the day at CNN —
The program brings 75 Georgia high school students together for one week to learn about the journalism field and experience life on a college campus.
Panel discussions —
Students attended workshops and panel discussions with CNN executives, such as CNN's Parisa Khosravi and HLN's Tim Mallon.
Workshops —
Throughout the week, student groups developed and refined story ideas into five-minute pitch presentations which were ultimately made to CNN executives.
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Networking lunch —
A networking luncheon offered one-on-one interactions between students and CNN employees from various backgrounds and divisions. Here, CNN's Ashley Blackmon shares advice with a small group of Leadership Unplugged participants.
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Leadership Dinner panelists —
From left: Manuel Perez, Natisha Lance, Christi Paul, Bill Galvin and Tony Maddox answer questions from Leadership Unplugged students during the Leadership Dinner.
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Asking the panelists questions —
CNN Student News anchor Carl Azuz guides a panel discussion during the Leadership Dinner. Azuz moderated multiple panels throughout the week as students attended workshops and discussions.
Leadership Dinner —
Natisha Lance, Christi Paul and Bill Galvin share stories about their journalism careers during the Leadership Dinner.
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The winners announced —
The winning group, whose pitch focused on the wide-ranging impact and consequences of illegal music downloading, is honored at a final ceremony in front of parents and guests.
