The YMCA Center for Youth Voice provides opportunities for students from across Minnesota to develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to participate in their communities and in democracy.
The YMCA Center for Youth Voice is dedicated to preserving Minnesota’s strong civic culture by helping young people understand our systems of government and use their voices to take meaningful action on issues that matter to them. Whether students are casting their first ballot on Election Day, serving as election judges, hosting classroom dialogues, or debating global policy, the Y provides hands-on, non-partisan experiences where young people don’t just learn about government, they become a part of it.
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Learn more about how the Center for Youth Voice has been helping young people develop civic knowledge and skills for more than 75 years.