YouthCity Government

Check the 2007 Youth State of the City Report [38k PDF file]

Current Activities

Growing Up In Salt Lake City Project

Don’t just live in your city. Change it! At the same time receive a CASH STIPEND, learn research, leadership, and group skills, use photo and video equipment, create maps of your neighborhood, and conduct interviews and lead group discussions. All interested applicants:

• Must be 13-17 years of age;
• Live in Poplar Grove or Glendale;
• Able to meet twice a week.

Application deadline is September 12, 2008.

• Application (90k PDF File)
• Flyer (95k PDF File)

2008-09 YouthCity Government Application

Interested in voicing your opinion in city and community issues? Apply for the YouthCity Government (YCG) Program by September 12, 2008. 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.

Application deadline is September 12, 2008.

• Application (25k PDF File)
• Flyer (165k PDF File)

Mission

• Promote the voice of young people in city-wide politics and community issues.
• Provide young people with positive role models and leadership training.
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.

Contact

Damian Choi, 535-7917 or damian.choi@slcgov.com