Opportunities for Youth

Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership (YPCL)

YPCL is a coalition of youth and adults representing state-wide organizations in Wisconsin that promote greater youth and adult involvement in civic life. More information about YPCL and its members is contained in this presentation:
YPCL Power Point Presentation, 403kb

YPCL’s Mission is to advance youth voice in Wisconsin by increasing the capacity for youth and adults to share civic leadership in local communities, schools and state-level government bodies and organizations by:

• Advocating for Youth Voice
• Building Mentoring and Learning Opportunities
• Networking and Learning

In November 2006, YPCL adopted its Plan for 2006-2008 YPCL plan 2006-2008 Nov 06 (3 pages, 48 kb).

YPCL is organizing the second “Walking the Talk” conference for October 19-21, 2007, at the Green Lake Conference Center.  At the first conference in 2005,117 youth and 56 adults participated as community youth-adult teams. Most workshops were led by youth and adults, including state legislators and city administrators. Youth-adult teams created 24 community plans. Check http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/index.cfm for more information by late summer 2007.

Contact: Sue Allen (608) 296-9960 susanrallen@verizon.net