YouthCity - Government
210 E. 600 S., Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Current Activities
Interested in voicing your opinion in city and
community issues? Apply for the YouthCity Government (YCG)
Program by September 30, 2011. YCG prepares high school
students for civic engagement and community involvement by
training them to identify and address issues facing the city.
In order to apply, you must live in the City of Salt Lake or
attend West, Highland, East, Rowland Hall, Judge Memorial, or
Horizonte.
Mission
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Promote the voice of young people in
city-wide politics and community issues.
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Provide young people with positive role
models and leadership training.
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Offer young people opportunities to
actively participate in solving community problems.
Program Description
The YouthCity Government (YCG) program is an exciting
opportunity for high school students in Salt Lake City to make
a difference in their community. Founded in 1994, YCG prepares
students to think critically and to learn the importance of
civic engagement and community involvement. YCG participants
are trained to identify and address issues facing Salt Lake
City. YCG members have been involved in the development of the
Jordan and Fairmont Skate Parks, Salt Lake Super Stomps
(dances), lobbying the legislature, and advising the Mayor and
City Council on a number of community concerns and issues.
Cost
YouthCity Government is free to all
participants.
Application
Download
application here. Then print
and submit the YouthCity Government application to:
Ricardo Venegas
210 E. 600 S.
Salt Lake City, Ut. 84111
801-535-7917
Fax-801-535-6098
