Wisconsin Youth in Government

Learn. Lead. Serve.

What is Youth in Government?

Wisconsin YMCA Youth in Government is a youth-led civic engagement program for teens in grades 7-12 where student-delegates simulate Assemblies, Senate, Supreme Court, Media, and Executive Branch. Delegates from across Wisconsin convene at a Model Government conference each year to debate proposals they’ve written to improve our state.


Democracy must be learned by each generation

There are two ways to learn about government: The first is to read textbooks about what others have done. The second is to take that theoretical knowledge and apply it in an actual government setting. Guided by the above motto, our program builds, strengthens, and encourages life skills and positive character traits. such as confidence, respect, responsibility, advocacy, and public speaking skills. Our delegates are inspired to lead and empowered to create meaningful change.


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Why should you get involved?

• It’s a fun, challenging, non-partisan program filled with lots of opportunities for leadership.

• Spend a weekend in the state capitol in Madison, sitting in the same seats that our legislators do.

• Be encouraged to form your own opinions, express yourself, and find your voice.

• Hear from guest speakers who serve Wisconsin’s communities every day.

• It’s a great resumé-builder and an asset on a college application.

• Interact with students from other regions of the state who have different viewpoints than your own.

• Have powerful conversation on important issues in respectful and mind-opening ways.

• Meet new people and make friendships that will last a lifetime!

• Build skills for the real world, gaining traits you can’t learn from a test - critical thinking, professional skills, leadership, confidence, and character.


CONTACT

For more information, contact Molly Carney at carneym@fonddulac.k12.wi.us.