Your Voice is Strong...Make it Heard!

Youth in Government - Grades 8-12

Let your voice be heard! Join youth leaders from around the state to debate the issues that are important to you. Listen to delegates with different experiences. Research public issues and become aware of local, state, national and international concerns. Accept your civic responsibilities and your leadership role. Get involved in the decision making process . . . and have fun the whole time!

Youth who are interested must complete an application which can be obtained by calling Josh Spiess at 345-9817. Click Here for the state of MN YIG site.

Model United Nations - Grades 8-12

Model United Nations encourages youth, grades 8-12, to view issues through a total global perspective. Delegations of students select a country of their choice, prepare issue papers, working papers, and topic research to be presented at the Model Assembly. The program focuses its attention ont eh United Nations' committee process. Registration begins December 2009.  The U.N. trip is held March 2010. For more information contact Josh at 345-9817.

Youth Voice in Local Government - Grades 9-12

Youth are now given the opportunity to have a voice in local government by becoming voting members on local boards and committees of the City of Mankato, City of North Mankato, Blue Earth County, Nicollet County and Mankato Public Schools. Youth who are interested must complete an application which can be obtained by calling Cheryl Hamond 345-9809.

Youth must be:

• a resident of the city, county, or school district in which they are applying to serve.
• prepared to commit to a one-year term andmeet the attendance requirements set by the particular committee.

Click Here to apply online right now