REGISTER HERE!

Sunday, November 2 | 10AM–1PM | $10.00 Ticket

The Hub Co-Worker, Rutland VT

Ready to sharpen your voice, boost your confidence, and master the art of communication? Join Rutland Young Professionals and the Speak team for an interactive workshop designed to help early-career professionals think critically, listen actively, and speak with clarity and confidence.

Through a friendly, hands-on debate experience, you’ll learn practical skills for effective communication — skills that translate from the meeting room to community leadership.

No politics. No pressure. Just collaboration, confidence, and great conversation.

Led by: Maggie Pierce & Jess — Vermont Speak Team

Coffee and light refreshments provided.

Event Agenda:

Part 1: Setting the Stage (40 minutes)

• Introductions 

• Why Debate? 

• What is a Debate? (Demonstration Debate) 

BREAK (5 minutes)

Part 2: The Fundamentals of Public Speaking & Developing Strong Argumentation (50 minutes)

• Principles of Persuasion 

• Developing Strong Argumentation 

• Brainstorming Arguments 

• Team Assignments 

BREAK (5 minutes)

Part 3: Putting It All Together—Let’s Have A Debate! (1 hours 20 minutes)

• Drafting arguments 

• Final Debate 

• Debater Feedback 

• Closing 

Register here today!

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