Hawaii Youth and Government

Hawaii Youth and Government 6th through 12th grade students welcome. Choose between Legislative Branch or Press Corps. Training starts in August. State Session January 2015.

Youth and Government is the perfect platform to get your voice heard and share your ideas, thoughts, values, and dreams for Hawaii`s future. Choose between the legislative and media relations parts of the program. Legislative participants will write bills, debate issues, participate in program elections, and learn the ins and outs of the legislative process. Media relations participants will effec

tively document the program's legislative happenings via social media, news-writing, and videography. Outcomes in no generalized order:
o Participants will have a greater connection to the YMCA
o Participants will know and understand the democratic, legislative process
o Participants will gain knowledge of local, national, and international issues
o Participants will value partnerships and collaborations
o Participants will have the skills and knowledge necessary to be servant leaders

What a fantastic article by Hawaii Youth and Government alumnus Zack Okimoto.
01/26/2019

What a fantastic article by Hawaii Youth and Government alumnus Zack Okimoto.

A blog by Zachary Okimoto, a youth from the Kaimuki YMCA.

Congratulations Youth & Government Legislators on a successful Opening Session! Watch:
01/21/2019

Congratulations Youth & Government Legislators on a successful Opening Session!

Watch:

07/04/2018

Good catch Rowlie John Flores. Coincidentally this was a bill in this year's session!

So proud of Tevita for making Plenary.
07/04/2018

So proud of Tevita for making Plenary.

Here’s the docket for Plenary:

We are so proud to be representing all of you.
07/02/2018

We are so proud to be representing all of you.

Great job Rowlie John Flores and team Big Island
01/22/2018

Great job Rowlie John Flores and team Big Island

To help uncertain homebuyers become happy homeowners, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is hosting a free educational seminar, “Realizing the Dream of Homeownership.”

Pictures from the first day of the YAG elections conference this weekend
11/11/2017

Pictures from the first day of the YAG elections conference this weekend

Check this out Hawaii Youth and Government Legislators! Some might remember when a variation of this was proposed and di...
10/18/2017

Check this out Hawaii Youth and Government Legislators! Some might remember when a variation of this was proposed and discussed by your very own peers just a few years ago.

City officials said enforcement of a new ban on smoking in cars with keiki will begin immediately without any educational or warning period.

03/15/2017

If you're a current or past participant and free Friday 11:30a-1p email Cassidy at [email protected]

We're going to the Capitol for YMCA Advocacy Day and we'd love if you were there with us.

A quick glance at this past session. You are all amazing.. Keep doing great things.
03/01/2017

A quick glance at this past session. You are all amazing.. Keep doing great things.

02/15/2017

NATIONAL - C**A Apps are due soon! Get `er done folks!

INTERNATIONAL - Global Issues Network (Feb) and World Youth Congress (June) coming up. Email Cassidy if you're interested or want more information.

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