Michigan Youth in Government Employee Directory
Executive OfficesMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Michigan Youth in Government operates as a State YMCA program that provides hands-on exposure to politics, state government, and the judiciary for young people. The program serves roughly two thousand high school and middle school students, offering practical insight into how legislative processes function and how government operates. Participants engage in activities that mirror political life, including campaigns for house and senate seats and for the office of governor, plus drafting and advocating for current legislation; journalism-focused students follow campaigns and publish updates. Based in Quincy, Michigan, the organization is a small, YMCA-based program positioned within the executive offices sector, focused on youth civic education. It has been acknowledged by former governors and national leaders, including Governor Snyder, Governor Granholm, Governor Engler, Governor Blanchard, and President Ford, underscoring its recognized role in civic learning.