Local youth will soon be able to engage in civic affairs, develop leadership skills, and learn more about Gwinnett County government through one of the County’s signature outreach programs — the Gwinnett Youth Commission.
This year-long leadership and service-oriented program empowers young people to get involved and create change in their community and local government. The initiative will consist of an eight-week summer training session and a graduation ceremony where participants will be sworn-in as youth commission leaders for the remainder of the year.
The program is at no cost to participants, as the County will provide breakfast and lunch as well as transportation for field trips.
Eligible students must be a resident of Gwinnett County, attend a public, private, charter, or home school in the Gwinnett, and be a rising high school freshman, sophomore, or junior. A letter of recommendation is also required.
The application deadline for the 2022 – 2023 cohort is Friday, April 15 at 5:00pm. 30 students will be selected by an independent selection committee. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the program in early May.
Complete the online application
For more information about the Gwinnett Youth Commission, please contact Michael Rabalais at Michael.Rabalais@gwinnettcounty.com or visit GCGA.us/GwinnettYouthCommission.