Youth Executive Committee (Y.E.C.)
Ongoing
|Various Locations
Students enrolled in Civic Champions or other Build 2 Lead programs can apply to be part of the program Y.E.C. Students take on leadership roles within the community to advocate for social justice and restorative practices within our community schools. Minimum 1 year commitment.
Time & Location
Ongoing
Various Locations
About the event
The Youth Executive Committee or Y.E.C. is formed to scale youth voice, create solutions to barriers youth and young adults face in the systems of education, criminal justice, and healthcare. The Youth Executive Committee will be comprised of BIPOC students in the areas of South and Greater King County. The Y.E.C. will be trained on advocacy in systems, surveyed on their experiences within the systems, and introduced to networks of community-based providers who specialize in civic engagement and policy development. Incentives: As a member of the Y.E.C youth will be incentivized for their participation. Incentives include: - $125 per month (Total of 6-8 months per session). - Community Service Hours. - FREE access to all future Build 2 Lead events and fundraisers. - Introduction to a network of professionals, civic leaders, and community leaders. Voting: The Y.E.C. will be a committee that has the power to vote on specific topics, task, processes,…