Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate in this program, which began in 1938, focuses on teaching the legislative process of government in an interactive and relevant manner for students. SRTM has partnered with the YMCA who hosts the conference to prepare students with the pre-requisite skills they need to present bills, speak on current issues and create policies through negotiation, collaboration and relationship building at the conference. Students prepare by working with volunteer assemblymen, lawyers and council members from their own community who share their experiences and give students a keen insight as well as hands-on collaboration.
Objectives
The goal of NJ Youth & Government is to introduce students to the New Jersey State Government. This program will have students participating and creating public policies, all while building critical thinking skills.
NJ Y&G Teaches Participants How to:
Draft and Present a Legislative Bill
Lead a Discussion in a Team Setting
Negotiate and Compromise to Get Results
Navigate the System of Checks and Balances
Workshops
NJ Youth & Government Prep
Duration: 4 months Objective: Learn about NJ Government.
Students get together weekly to work on their legislative bills that will be presented to their counterparts at the conference. Students overall goal is to get their bill passed by the legislature.
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