The Dane County Youth Governance Program (YGP) will be accepting applications for the 2024–2025 cohort until Friday, June 28.
The YGP, established in 2012, is an annual program that encourages high school-aged students to engage in county government decision-making, provide a youth perspective for local projects and community issues, and gain the skills necessary for a new generation of active leaders and professionals. YGP participants have the same opportunities for committee participation and involvement as elected county supervisors, with the distinction that their vote is advisory and non-binding.
Accepted participants of the YGP will develop their skills in civic engagement through close work with their personal mentors, as well as regularly scheduled meetings to discuss projects and work closely with other youth in the program.
Requirements for the program include the applicant currently being in grades 9–11 (10–12 in the fall), participation in at least 75% of in-person and virtual YGP meetings, and 6–8 hours of YGP work per month.
Applicants will be notified about their applications this summer, and accepted individuals will subsequently prepare for orientation and appointment to a Dane County Board committee.
