Youth
Youth Leadership Academy
YOUth Shape the Future
The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) provides young leaders of the Sacramento region a resource to gain additional leadership skills, an overall understanding of local government processes, and critical thinking skills regarding racial justice within planning and the public sector, all through a fun and welcoming environment. YLA is focused on providing our young leaders broader tools and skillsets that can be applied to any work path they choose, whether its planning, health, skilled jobs, food, education, etc., students will leave with an understanding that all our systems are interconnected and have real impacts in people’s everyday lives.
YLA Kicks off another year
Another cohort of the region's future leaders is coming together
January 25, 2020: SACOG’s Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) kicked off another year on January 25 with 36 students from across the Sacramento region. Students were introduced to the academy and their peers, went over the core role of SACOG as a regional agency, and discussed the various levels of government.
Youth Leadership Academy All Set for Year Two
November 25, 2019: A new wave of regional leaders is emerging as Pro Youth and Families and SACOG continue the Youth Leadership Academy for a second year.
Year 1 Program Recap
The first cohort of the YLA is officially graduated. On June 15, students, staff, and families and friends came together at the West Sacramento Community Center to see students’ final presentations and celebrate the completion of the program.
See the links below to get a glimpse of each of the trainings: