California YMCA Youth & Government Email Format
Primary/Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
California YMCA Youth & Government operates as a program within the primary and secondary education sector, focusing on leadership development, critical thinking, and public speaking for middle and high school students. By offering opportunities to explore issues affecting communities, state, national, and global contexts, the organization provides a platform for service learning, social responsibility, and personal development aimed at cultivating engaged citizens who can effect positive change in their schools and broader communities. Based in Sacramento, California, the program has a long history dating back nearly seven decades, serving thousands of youth and hundreds of volunteers each year, and it has been recognized for its impact in youth development at the national level. The organization supports a large-scale, state-wide effort, involving thousands of participants annually in model legislature, model court, and model United Nations activities, and operates with a staff and volunteers dedicated to youth leadership education.