Participants take a hands-on approach to learning about democracy at the local level by seeing firsthand how local, county and tribal governments work during these academies for high school-aged young people. They attend board or commission meetings and visit with department heads and court officials. They work as a team to identify a community issue that’s important to teens, then prepare and present an action plan about it to a local or county commission or a tribal council.
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Youth making a difference in county government
Published on December 13, 2023
Genesee County teens are working to improve their community through civic engagement. -
Preparing youth for meaningful conversations with experts
Published on October 29, 2021
Six tips for empowering youth. -
4-H alumnus Domonique Clemons elected to serve as Genesee County Commissioner for 4th District
Published on February 16, 2021
A dream fulfilled: 4-H participation as a youth was the catalyst for a career in government. -
Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!
Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
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