County Youth Government Day

County Youth Government Day is designed to teach students about the importance of their county government and to give them the information and confidence necessary to increase the voting numbers at the polls. Ultimately educating the youth to become better citizens creates an atmosphere for a cleaner and more effective government. 

County Youth Government Day is a field day experience at the county courthouse that provides high school students firsthand knowledge of how county government plays an important role in their daily lives.

Elected officials provide insight into their roles and duties, and give condensed lessons on how the government operates within the county. Students are encouraged to actively engage in meaningful dialogue and participate in activities with elected officials and administrative staff.

The program’s goal is to develop in youth an awareness of how their county government functions and assist them in becoming well-informed and active citizens in their communities.

• Teaches students the importance of their county government.
• Increases students’ interest in government and citizenship. 
• Provides students with the opportunity to participate in the operations of county government for one day.
• Students spend the day job shadowing county professionals to learn more about local government.
• Provides firsthand experience of the vital role local government plays in the lives of young people, their families, and the entire community.
• Inspires high school students to explore careers in government and public service.
• Provides positive public relations for both the schools and the government.