In partnership with UW Extension of Fond du Lac County, the City of Fond du Lac Youth is starting a Governance (YIG) Program for high school youth. This is a school-year-long program starting in August of 2022 and running until May 2023. Youth are engaged in city government by joining one of four adults-run Fond du Lac City Commission/Board Meeting (which are Advisory Parks Board, City Planning Commission, Alcohol Licensing Commission, and Library Board)

This provides real-life learning opportunities for youth about the functioning of local government and brings a direct youth voice to the community while fostering the development of confident, capable, and independent leaders for the next generation. Submit your application now to arrange an interview this summer! The program requires youth to commit to attending a training in August, then, attend a monthly 1 to 1 ½ hour commission/board meeting. Additionally, there is a quarterly check-in with all youth participants (as a group). Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/u3sCjf3QTPcVXJQF6 or obtain a paper application to fill out and send in.

For more information, please contact: Ron Jakubisin, Positive Youth Development Educator, Extension Fond du  Lac County (920) 929-3144, or email ron.jakubisin@wisc.edu