Program Description

This program empowers high school students (grades 9–12) to develop their leadership skills by serving as advocates for positive change in their schools and communities. Each year, students from diverse communities and school districts across the state are selected to serve as State Youth Ambassadors for a one-year term, from September through June.

As Youth Ambassadors, participants collaborate with school officials to identify critical youth-related issues in their local schools and communities. They conduct research, develop actionable recommendations, and present their findings to local and state government officials, with the potential to influence public policy and create meaningful change.  This initiative not only builds leadership and advocacy skills but also inspires a new generation of changemakers dedicated to making a lasting impact on their communities.