2011City Youth Council Application

2011 City Youth Council Applications

For Chicago Youth Ages 15-23

Why should you apply for a City Youth Council?

• Get the chance to meet powerful decision-makers in local, state, and national politics!
• Meet other passionate, powerful students from across Chicago and work on issues you care about!
• Earn $$$ compensation and knowledge for doing something interesting, worthwhile, and fun!

What are the City Youth Councils?

We are...

• Three separate councils that address issues facing Chicago youth.
• Councils will meet quarterly with Chicago officials (like the Commissioner of Public Health, the CEO of Chicago Public Schools and advisors to the Mayor) to advise and make recommendations on the top issues and concerns of Chicago youth.
• Councils will take action each year on issues facing Chicago youth. In the past, councils have rallied for more youth jobs, met with CPS officials on improving school lunches, and advocated for technology policies and digital abuse prevention.

When does the program start and when will you work?

• Orientation is Monday, June 20th from 5-7 pm
• The City Youth Council SUMMER Program begins Monday, June 27, and ends Friday, August 19, 2011
• Work about150 hours over the course of the summer:
• 3-5 days per week working with fellow council members researching and developing recommendations on your council's issue (Education, Teen Health, and a city-wide Youth Commission Taskforce)
• Research retreat during July

• During the school year councils will meet at least twice per month, but sometimes more frequently depending on our work.

***All dates and times are subject to change***

If you are currently between the ages of 15 and 23, please fill out an application and return it to your teacher or the Mikva Challenge by Friday, April 15, 2011.

25 East Washington, Suite 820
Chicago, IL 60602
Fax: 312-863-6341
E-mail: Mikvayouthaction@mikvachallenge.org

You can fill out EITHER version of the application (word document or pdf):
Click link below
http://www.mikvachallenge.org/cyc-application/

If you have any questions call Jessica Gingold at 312-863-6340 or email at jessica@mikvachallenge.org