Gwinnett’s Community Outreach department is optimistically taking applications to participate in the Gwinnett Youth Commission, an eight-week summer program designed to educate youth about local government, civic affairs, and how they might affect change in their community.
Students who participate in this program will interact with government leaders, speak on behalf of Gwinnett youth, help local government better understand the issues facing Gwinnett youth, serve as youth ambassadors for the county, and plan community events and participate in volunteer projects.
The program is free with breakfast and lunch provided as well as transportation for field trips.
To apply, youth must be a resident of Gwinnett and attend a school in Gwinnett County (Gwinnett County Public Schools, Buford City Schools, private, home school, or charter schools). Applicants must also be a sophomore, junior, or senior during this year.
The class is limited to 30 participants. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, April 6: www.tinyurl.com/GwinnettYouth.
Gwinnett County Community Outreach is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and GYC 2020-2021 dates are subject to change.
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