On April 29 Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) Associate Professor, Dr. Stephanie Serriere lead a workshop entitled Civic Engagement in Schools. The event was hosted by Indiana University Bloomington’s Office of International Development on the IU campus. Students and faculty from Burma engaged in learning sessions in support of Youth Leadership Program for Burma' (YLPB). The focus of the workshop emphasizes the importance of civil engagement in schools.

Indiana University received a grant from The Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the Department of State to manage a student exchange program for Burmese youth leaders. The YLPB workshop provides a range of skills for the youth leaders from Burma. Each learning opportunity is developed to promote civic engagement, social responsibility, and fundamental leadership skills that will position participants as community leaders in their evolving country.

As a program sponsored by ECA, YLPB seeks to promote the agencies objective of international mutual understanding through a wide range of academic, cultural, professional, and sports exchange programs. Alumni of ECA exchanges from over 160 countries compromise over 350 million current or former heads of state and government.

Dr. Serriere is an Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at the Indiana University, Division of Education at Columbus. She is an active PBS Curriculum Consultant for Kids Programming and a Penn State University Affiliate Faculty Member.