Seattle Youth Commission
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We're a group of 25 high schoolers from all over Seattle who are appointed by the Mayor and City Coun Each commissioner serves a two-year term.
The Youth Commission is comprised of 15 Youth Commissioners between the ages of 13-19 years old. There is a Youth Commissioner that represents each of the 7 City Council Districts and 8 at-large members. Youth Commissioners have the opportunity to:
•Develop public-speaking, facilitation, organizing and communication skills
•Cultivate a deeper appreciation of cultural competency and inclusive civic
Better hurry, y'all. Application deadline is August 5 for the 2016-17 Seattle Youth Commission! http://www.seattle.gov/seattle-youth-commission/apply.
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Want to be an NPR intern in high school? Check out KUOW's RadioActive program here: http://www.kuow.org/radioactive Applications for spring 2013 are due January 21st.
RadioActive RadioActive is the youth media program at KUOW where youth delight in discovering public radio journalism. RadioActive supports young people’s growth as
Puget SoundOff is hosting a "Youth Voices Against Violence" audio contest. Check it out here: http://pugetsoundoff.org/youthviolence
Submissions due December 31st.
11/14/2012
Freehold Theatre is excited to announce 2 performances by some southwest Seattle youth participating in our theatre residency program. The performances are this Saturday, November 17, 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle (Free - donations welcomed). To reserve a free ticket and for more information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/285328
Freehold's Engaged Theatre "Aloud" Residency Aloud Theatre Residency - A partnership of Freehold's Engaged Theatre and the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
Have your voice heard by the city!
Youth Community Meeting
When: November 14th 5pm.
Where: Ballard High School Room #: S105
Come and discuss issues from transit to youth violence with other youth from your community.
Want to vote but forgot to register? You can still register if you go downtown on Monday. http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/aboutus/directions.aspx
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Monday is the last day to register to vote online. Register now! Go to the link below. https://wei.sos.wa.gov/agency/osos/en/voterinformation/Pages/RegistertoVote.aspx
09/09/2012
The Washington Bus is hosting a workshop at our meetings this Wednesday. Check out their website to get involved in politics.
Get on the Bus Get on the Bus right here. Here you'll find information about key Bus programs, including Summer Fellows program, Trick or Vote, Registering to Vote, and Bus Trips.
08/31/2012
Getting ready for school? So are we! Weekly meetings start Wednesday September 12th. Check out our website to tell us what you think we should focus on. Or stop by at one of our meetings.
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08/09/2012
Check out this survey and tell the state how to improve transportation. It will shape what your state looks like in the future. http://www.voiceofwashingtonstate.org/
WSTC VOWS Project There are two ways to participate in VOWS and you can do one or both of them: 1. through the Online Forum or 2. by joining the Survey Panel. You decide how you want to participate!
08/07/2012
Still haven't voted in the primary election? You need to drop off your ballots today by 8pm at one of these locations. http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/voting/ballotdropboxes/bdblocations.aspx
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