Youth in Government
When Does YIG meet?
YIG meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m., at ECKAN, 1320 S. Ash, in Ottawa.
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Be the voice of youth in local decisions
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Gain first-hand knowledge of local government
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Travel to Washington, D.C. and other great locations |
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Serve as an ambassador for the City of Ottawa at various functions |
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Scholarship opportunities |
Membership in the Youth in Government (YIG) program is more than just a means of improving a few resumes or scholarship applications. Members of YIG are required to attend a minimum of fifteen city meetings. These include study sessions, city commission meetings and tours of city facilities, which YIG members are responsible for setting up. They must attend at least two of each of these. They must also maintain a 2.5 grade average. Each year, the group is responsible for planning, coordinating, carrying out, and reflecting on one major community service project. This requires extra time outside of regular meetings and participation is required. Members must attend 75% of the planning/committee meetings.
Youth in Government was created to provide students with an atmosphere that promotes increased self-esteem, positive personal growth and development, a sense of empowerment, and a respect for the uniqueness of others. All youth who take part in YIG will hopefully come away with the knowledge that they are a vital and worthwhile segment of our community who can affect real and direct changes.
For more information, contact Lisa Rivers at 785-242-7450 ext. 205 or lrivers@eckan.org.
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