Civic Engagement: Who you calling apathetic?! Students who attend a Youth Policy Summit gain the skills and leadership experience to take an active role in local, regional and national debates, and can understand and frame important public issues. Though Youth Policy Summit programs last just one week, the impacts can last a lifetime. YPS alumni have done presentations and spearheaded local initiatives related to their Summit topic, started school clubs and raised community awareness, met with national lawmakers and more. Students leave YPS with a new understanding of the importance of public debates, and the confidence and knowledge to become active on issues they care about.
Civic engagement is essential for the health and vitality of our nation. YPS is training tomorrow’s leaders to share their voices, and teaching them to get involved and share their ideas to create a more sustainable future.
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