On Friday, Sept. 17, students from International Academy of Flint will spend the day learning about local government as part of Genesee County Youth Taking Action, a collaborative event coordinated by Michigan 4-H, Flint & Genesee Education & Talent and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. Over the course of the day, students will meet with county staff/elected officials, practice debating with people who have opposing viewpoints and learn how they can make a positive impact in the county.
The interactive experience serves as a teaser for the Genesee County Youth Commission, which will meet over the course of the 2021-22 school year. The commission will consist of nine students, each representing one of Genesee County’s districts. These students will work with the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, providing youth input on various matters and bringing attention to issues of importance. Applications to participate in the commission will be released in the near future.
WHO:
- 40 high school students from International Academy of Flint
- Students wearing an orange sticker should not be photographed
- Public officials
- Morning
- County Commissioners
- Afternoon
- The Honorable David Newblatt
- Prosecutor David Leyton
- Sheriff Chris Swanson
- Morning
- Program organizers
- Darren Bagley, Youth Leadership, Civic and Cultural Engagement, MSU Extension (Michigan 4-H)
- Nefertari Jones, Program Director of Afterschool Education, Flint & Genesee Education & Talent
- Dominque Clemons, Board Vice Chair, Genesee County Board of Commissioners
SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS:
Friday, Sept. 17, 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
- 10:15-11 a.m.: Q&A with County Officials
Genesee County Administration Building (1101 Beach St., Flint)
*Use the entrance on Saginaw Street
11:35 a.m.-12:20 p.m.: Student Debates
Genesee County Administration Building (1101 Beach St., Flint)
*Use the entrance on Saginaw Street
- 12:30-2 p.m.: Breakout Sessions with The Honorable David Newblatt, Prosecutor David Leyton and Sheriff Chris Swanson
Genesee County Courthouse (900 S. Saginaw St., Flint)
*No weapons of any kind permitted in building
