Guadalupe Summer Leadership Development Program
The Town of Guadalupe Community Action Program (CAP) will be hosting a summer youth leadership development program to target Guadalupe high school students who are interested in civic engagement. This program is designed to help high school students identify challenges in their community and help equip them with the tools necessary to make effective change. During this week long program participants will have the opportunity to engage with Town staff to learn the inner workings of municipal government, learn from community experts, and develop a presentation on their own public policy topics.
Program Details:
Are you interested in making a difference in your community, but don't know how? Than this summer program is for you!
This week-long program aims to empower high school students in identifying and addressing community issues. Participants will engage in informative sessions, participate in a service project, and learn workshops led by Town Staff and Community policy-making experts. Through these activities, students will gain insights into the inner workings of municipal government and the policy-making process. Each student will select a community topic to explore and develop a presentation proposing solutions. At the program's conclusion, students will present their findings, highlighting their proposed community solutions to an audience of their peers and community partners.
Dates: June 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (*Tuesday will begin at 6 AM for service project*)
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School Student (9th - 12th grade) *8th grade students who will be entering 9th grade in the Fall are eligible to apply.
- Must be available all days of the program.
- Must be interested in public service & civic engagement.
Application opens April 8th and will remain open until May 8th at 11:59 PM.
Any questions related to the program or application can be sent to Martin Cordova at mcordova-paredes@guadalupeaz.org or can be reached at 480-505-5385.