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Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government programs develop personal growth and encourage life-long, responsible citizenship by providing experiential learning for young people and by providing public forums to recognize the abilities and capabilities of youth.

Youth in Government programs develop and promote:

• An understanding of local, state, national and international concerns;
• Research, study an debate on public issues;
• Exploration of careers in public service;
• Interaction with adult and youth leaders involved in decision-making processes;
• An understanding of political systems and the forum they provide for the effective and peaceful resolution of issues and concerns;
• Appreciation for the diversity of viewpoints on public issues and a concurrent respect for ideas, beliefs and the positions of others;
• Demonstration of citizenship responsibilities and leadership roles essential to the health of a participatory democracy.

Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government is a statewide project of the YMCAs of Minnesota.