Pinellas County Youth Advisory Committee

08/08/2022

It's that time of year again! YAC is now accepting applications for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Please fill out an application here: https://forms.gle/Cf3QCPL4S52C5WXt9.

We will be holding a Virtual Open House via zoom Wednesday, August 24th at 3:30pm to answer any questions about YAC. Please pre-register for orientation here: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/91208253800?pwd=NEZBSjVOMUNVdFNEN0d0K1JEeWFWZz09

We hope you will join us for a new year of making a difference!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Youth Advisory Committee 22-23 Open House. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/19/2021

Congratulations to our 37 new YAC members appointed by Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners! We're excited for another fun year ahead—check out the values discussed in yesterday's orientation.

09/13/2021

A youth tech shark tank!

Do you have an innovative idea that could make a difference in the community? Next Gen Tech 360 is the place for you! Connect-IT 360, a partner of the Pinellas Education Foundation, is now accepting applications from high school student teams to participate in the NGT360 program. This award-winning after-school program helps student teams get real-world experience as they take their tech ideas through the product development lifecycle with help from bi-monthly virtual workshops, mentors, coaches, and business leaders.

Sign up to attend an information session: https://bit.ly/NGT360-Mentor-Info-Session

08/08/2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, 81% of teens viewed mental health as a significant issue for youth in the U.S. The current crisis has only further magnified the issue.

4-H's “What I Wish People Knew” is an open and honest conversation about young people coping with mental health challenges—check out the link below for support and mindful activities inspired by youth, for youth!



https://bit.ly/2U0joTw

08/04/2021

The YAC application window for the 2021 - 2022 school year is NOW OPEN! To learn more, join us at our Aug. 25 Virtual Open House!

Apply now: https://forms.gle/ohKr7df3rfGFDFGx7

More info: http://pinellascounty.org/yac/

06/14/2021

Celebrating another successful year of YAC! We had a great time at our year-end picnic & senior send-off. Good luck to all of our YAC graduates!

04/22/2021

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Happy everyone! Share what you are doing today do help protect our planet!

04/19/2021

"The pandemic has had taken a toll on the mental health of teenagers. And the rise in depression and anxiety comes at a significant age in their development, experts say."

The rise in depression and anxiety among teenagers comes at a significant stage in their development.

03/20/2021

YAC had a busy morning collecting 380 pounds of trash at Gandy Beach! Thanks to Keep Pinellas Beautiful for helping us with another community service project.

02/20/2021

Check out this amazing opportunity!

partnership with Children's Week Florida will provide our teenagers with a chance to speak with various stakeholders on issues important to them. Check out the flyer below and their website at http://childrensweek.org/event/teentownhall/.