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Workforce and Civics Education

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Workforce & Civics Education

ILG is committed to providing resources that support local governments’ efforts to strengthen public sector career pipelines and civics education resources. The following resources are curated to help local leaders and education partners develop successful civics education and workforce initiatives.

ILG is committed to providing resources that support local governments’ efforts to strengthen public sector career pipelines and civics education resources. The following resources are curated to help local leaders and education partners develop successful civics education and workforce initiatives.

Civics Education

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Civics Education

Children and youth become aware of local government’s programs and services in their communities through classroom curriculum, discussions with adults and everyday experiences.

As school and home are primary places youth learn about government structure and functions, the resources in this section are available to help explain the role of local government.

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Summer JAM

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Summer Jobs and Ambassadors In Motion (JAM)

About Summer JAM

In 2022, ILG launched the Summer Jobs and Ambassadors in Motion program. The program served nearly 20 high school students living or attending school in the City of Sacramento. Each student who completed the program’s 40 service and work-based learning hours earned a $500 stipend. The program was funded by the City of Sacramento and PRO Youth and Families #SacYouthWorks initiative.

Summer JAM 2022 Flier

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Empower Youth Toolkit

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How to EMPOWER Youth to Transform Your Community
A youth civic engagement and workforce development toolkit

The Institute for Local Government’s EMPOWER Youth Toolkit focuses on supporting young people’s journey to successfully obtaining careers in local government and encouraging civic participation in their communities.

This toolkit provides resources for staff and elected officials to help local governments effectively communicate with the next generation of civic-minded leaders. 

For more information, please contact Taylor Buck (tbuck@ca-ilg.org). 

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