Community Engagement is facilitating a program for High School students to gain knowledge about how our local government works and what resources our City government provides to improve the community’s Quality of Life.
The next FREE Developing Youth Leaders Academy runs from September 23 – 27, 2024 for students ages 14-18. It runs for about 3 hours per day (total of 15 hours).
The program includes hands-on activities like:
- Facility Field Trips
- Meetings
- Career Exploration
- Certificate of Completion
Reserve your spot today to become the future young leader of tomorrow.
Contact Catrina Godinez at 575-541-2100 for more information.
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