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Happening this August 22-23, Your Big Year is bringing their expertise of working with 190 countries over the last two decades to Pittsburgh. Along with SYTA, this immersive program will allow 150 youth in Pittsburgh to interact with leaders from the travel and tourism industry and develop career-ready skills that will set them apart. At the end of each day, the youth will dive into the heart of Pittsburgh\u2019s culture, exploring local traditions and landmarks.<\/p>\n

On August 23, we are set to host a special networking session, bringing together conference attendees and a select group of youth participants for meaningful face-to-face connection. We invite SYTA members to take part in this unique opportunity\u2014express your interest in involvement through\u00a0this form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Check last year\u2019s program in Savannah to have an idea of how it runs:” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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“The GCC helped me visualize the type of person I want to be in the future. Someone who cares to share their personal experiences while learning from others. It also makes me have a wider perspective, making me want to learn more and be more ambitious after learning about all the different cultures.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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