YouthCity Teens 9-12: Government

YouthCity Government (YCG): Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement

YouthCity Government (YCG) provides Salt Lake City high school students with a unique opportunity to positively impact their community. Founded in 1994, YCG provides students with critical thinking skills while emphasizing the importance of civic engagement. Through collaboration with elected officials, city administrators, and community leaders, students are trained to identify and address key issues facing the city.

STUDENT PROJECTS

Summer 2026

Teen Internship Program:

Application Form

Policy in Action

This is a 6-week unpaid opportunity designed to immerse Salt Lake City high school students in the mechanics of municipal government.

Schedule:
- June 11th – July 16th
- Thursday afternoons
Eligibility:
- Open to Salt Lake City youth in grades 9–12
Topics:
- Participants will be trained to identify, monitor, and influence public policy, gaining an insider’s view of careers in the public sector.

Service Squad

This is a 6-week unpaid opportunity with a community service focus, operated through a partnership with the Salt Lake City Police Department’s “Promising Youth” Program.

Schedule:
- June 9th – July 14th
- Tuesday mornings
Eligibility:
- Open to Salt Lake City youth in grades 9–12
Topics:
- Participants will be trained to develop and lead innovative service projects. The program will emphasize the importance of community involvement and prepare students to become active leaders in their neighborhoods.

Learn about other summer teen opportunities here

Important Summer Dates:

Applications close: May 25th
Policy in Action: June 11th – July 16th (Thursday afternoons)
Service Squad: June 9th – July 14th (Tuesday mornings)

2026-2027 School-Year

YouthCity Government Afterschool Program:

More details coming soon!

Complete the Interest Form below to receive additional information about joining YouthCity Government and to receive the application form when it opens:

STUDENT INTEREST FORM