Youth Engagement in Legislation and Executive

By: Sydney Reynolds

Youth in Government provides legislative, court, and executive experience. All of these branches offer leadership roles that delegates can apply for. By allowing for these opportunities, those involved learn how to manage themselves and others in a smart and strategic way, learn the ways of politics, and improve speech and writing skills. The executive branch offers the most roles, but elections take place in the Assembly, the Senate, as well as the Supreme Court. 

It has been shown that putting young people in leadership roles is essential to building more vibrant and progressive communities. By assuming leadership positions, youth not only make vital contributions to society but also acquire lifelong skills. Communication, problem-solving, collaboration, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking are some of these abilities. In this program, those who take on leadership responsibilities get a feeling of accountability and responsibility that equips them for leadership roles in their communities and occupations in the future and introduces healthy competition. To prepare young people to be capable leaders, involved citizens, and active participants in democratic processes, government programs for youth have become indispensable. Students interact with real-world political systems, gain important leadership skills through Youth in Government, and learn to be educated citizens throughout their lives.

Youth in government programs are vital in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. By providing young people with the tools, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in leadership roles, Youth in Government creates the next generation of leaders. The skills learned in the Youth in Government program—collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and civic responsibility—will help guide young people as they navigate complex challenges in the future.