Founded in 1936, Youth & Government is a national YMCA program for high school students. The program enables young people to prepare for moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy. Students sharpen their leadership skills and improve their problem solving and critical thinking abilities while becoming more adept at debate and public speaking. Now in its twentieth year, North Carolina joins 39 other states that host an annual youth legislative conference.
What is the YMCA NC Youth Legislature Conference?
In 2011, over 1,100 students, advisors, college staff, volunteers, and staff attended the YMCA NC Youth Legislature Conference. Participants assumed specific roles and acted out mock legislation. Available roles for students at the conference are Legislators, Lobbyists, Officers, Media or Judicial Members. The YAG program itself is conducted almost entirely by students, so many leadership opportunities exist for interested delegates. The possibilities for discovery are virtually limitless.
Founded in 1936, Youth & Government is a national YMCA program for high school students. The program enables young people to prepare for moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy. Students sharpen their leadership skills and improve their problem solving and critical thinking abilities while becoming more adept at debate and public speaking. Now in its twentieth year, North Carolina joins 39 other states that host an annual youth legislative conference.
What is the YMCA NC Youth Legislature Conference?
In 2011, over 1,100 students, advisors, college staff, volunteers, and staff attended the YMCA NC Youth Legislature Conference. Participants assumed specific roles and acted out mock legislation. Available roles for students at the conference are Legislators, Lobbyists, Officers, Media or Judicial Members. The YAG program itself is conducted almost entirely by students, so many leadership opportunities exist for interested delegates. The possibilities for discovery are virtually limitless.