Seattle Youth Commission

Seattle Youth Commission We're a group of 25 high schoolers from all over Seattle who are appointed by the Mayor and City Coun Each commissioner serves a two-year term.

The Youth Commission is comprised of 15 Youth Commissioners between the ages of 13-19 years old. There is a Youth Commissioner that represents each of the 7 City Council Districts and 8 at-large members. Youth Commissioners have the opportunity to:
•Develop public-speaking, facilitation, organizing and communication skills
•Cultivate a deeper appreciation of cultural competency and inclusive civic

engagement
•Learn from key community and City leaders and build new relationships
•Discuss issues and solutions with other Seattle youth and develop projects that address those concerns
•Advise the Mayor, City Council and City departments on issues that impact youth in Seattle
•Collaborate on a community project with other Youth Commissioners
•Plan an annual event (or several events) that connects youth to local government and topics they care about

12/11/2012

Want to be an NPR intern in high school? Check out KUOW's RadioActive program here: http://www.kuow.org/radioactive Applications for spring 2013 are due January 21st.

RadioActive is the youth media program at KUOW where youth delight in discovering public radio journalism. RadioActive supports young people’s growth as

Freehold Theatre is excited to announce 2 performances by some southwest Seattle youth participating in our theatre resi...
11/14/2012

Freehold Theatre is excited to announce 2 performances by some southwest Seattle youth participating in our theatre residency program. The performances are this Saturday, November 17, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle (Free - donations welcomed). To reserve a free ticket and for more information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/285328

Aloud Theatre Residency - A partnership of Freehold's Engaged Theatre and the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative

11/14/2012

Have your voice heard by the city!

Youth Community Meeting

When: November 14th 5pm.
Where: Ballard High School Room #: S105

Come and discuss issues from transit to youth violence with other youth from your community.

The Washington Bus is hosting a workshop at our meetings this Wednesday. Check out their website to get involved in poli...
09/09/2012

The Washington Bus is hosting a workshop at our meetings this Wednesday. Check out their website to get involved in politics.

Get on the Bus right here. Here you'll find information about key Bus programs, including Summer Fellows program, Trick or Vote, Registering to Vote, and Bus Trips.

Getting ready for school? So are we! Weekly meetings start Wednesday September 12th. Check out our website to tell us wh...
08/31/2012

Getting ready for school? So are we! Weekly meetings start Wednesday September 12th. Check out our website to tell us what you think we should focus on. Or stop by at one of our meetings.

Seattle Youth Commission website

Check out this survey and tell the state how to improve transportation. It will shape what your state looks like in the ...
08/09/2012

Check out this survey and tell the state how to improve transportation. It will shape what your state looks like in the future. http://www.voiceofwashingtonstate.org/

There are two ways to participate in VOWS and you can do one or both of them: 1. through the Online Forum or 2. by joining the Survey Panel. You decide how you want to participate!

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+12062332044

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