Thinking of a career in government? Want to make a difference in your community? If so, then the Dane County Youth in Governance program (YGP) might be for you. Past participants are now serving as elected officials, working in local and state level government jobs, and engaged in making their communities a better place. YGP […]
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Meet Emily Cai, one of the Youth Representatives for the Dane County Youth Governance Program. Emily is a senior at Vel Philips Memorial High School and is currently serving on the Park Commission. In the following Q&A, Emily reflects on the Youth Governance Program. Why did you choose to join YGP? “I was excited about having […]
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Meet Josh Leslie, one of the Youth Representatives for the Dane County Youth Governance Program. Josh is a junior at Middleton High School and is currently serving on the Personnel & Finance Committee. In the following Q&A, Josh reflects on the Youth Governance Program. Why did you choose to join YGP? “I joined the Youth Governance […]
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Meet Eli Tedesco, one of the Youth Representatives for the Dane County Youth Governance Program. Eli is a junior at Clark St Community School and is currently serving on the UW-Extension Committee. In the following Q&A, Eli reflects on the Youth Governance Program. Why did you choose to join YGP? “I chose YGP because I […]
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On September 8, the 13 youth in the 2022-23 cohort were officially recognized at a Pinning Ceremony during the County Board meeting. These young people are all talented and engaged citizens of the county, and we look forward to the great things they will do in the program and beyond. This year’s YGP members include: […]
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This video was written by and features the 2021/2022 YGP cohort. Check it out to learn how you can get involved in local Government!
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Many of Dane County Extension’s positive youth development programs incorporate a focus on civic and community engagement, including Youth Government Program (YGP), By Youth For Youth (BYFY), Youth Advocates for Community Health (YACH), & 4-H community clubs, to name a few. Through these programs, we help connect youth to opportunities where they learn more about […]
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By Mary M. Kolar, District 1, Dane County Board Supervisor We see it all over the news: politicians courting the youth vote, social movements and nonprofits run by Millennials, and an overall increase in the level of social connectedness. Our country’s youngest generations are rightfully demanding to be heard. This increase of the Millennial generation […]
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