Do you want to engage the teens you work with in a meaningful way and at the same time prepare them to become future leaders? Starting a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a great way to do both! When teens are part of a Youth Advisory Council, they become your partners in designing, planning and implementing programs, and this often leads to stronger youth engagement and higher program participation and attendance. Prime Time Palm Beach County is providing training, support and coaching to help you setup, run and sustain a fun and effective Youth Advisory Council that will empower your teens, enhance your program and strengthen your community.
High school students interested in leadership opportunities are encouraged to join the Future Leaders United for Change. To learn more, visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/youthservices/pages/future-leaders.aspx.
Invite Teens to Prime Time's Virtual Youth Advisory Council Meetings
Prime Time Palm Beach County invites youth in middle school, who are interested in leadership opportunities, to join our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meetings via Zoom.
The goal of the YAC is to provide a fun, safe space where young people can voice their ideas and experiences in a meaningful way; participate in discussions, activities and work groups that build their leadership skills; learn about new topics of interest to them; and contribute to positive changes in their communities.
Youth participants will have opportunities to earn cash incentives for supporting various council roles and projects. Please join us in inviting teens to be a part of the Youth Advisory Council.
Thank you again, for providing funding for ELOs such as the Literacy Coalition as these opportunities for learning outside of the school setting are so important in harboring the love of learning that I am blessed to be able to see in these children.
Evelyn LawrenceAfterschool DirectorFaith Lutheran Schools
What is a Youth Advisory Council (YAC)?
A YAC is a group of youth who take on genuine leadership roles to help an organization, school or community group achieve its mission. The YAC meets regularly to advise its community, decide what special events to offer, how to spend money, promote programs and activities and more.
Why have a Youth Advisory Council ?
Being part of a YAC allows teens to share their ideas in a meaningful way and take on roles that benefit your program. Under adult guidance, teens learn accountability and develop the motivation required to create, manage and guide projects while expanding their skills in planning and reflection, communication, critical thinking, adaptability, collaboration and innovation."
Establishing a YAC has two main purposes. First, it gives young people tremendous, meaningful leadership experiences and the opportunity to learn about how an organization operates. Second, it can improve your program by making it more youth-driven, which may lead to improved attendance. - Teen Advisory Guidebook (David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality)