2017 Multicultural Youth Leadership Day At The Capitol

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Utah State Capitol Rotunda

Every year the Utah Office of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) invites Utah students to attend the Multicultural Youth Leadership Day at the Capitol. It is a day to engage youth in the legislative process and to gain an understanding of the importance of becoming informed and involved citizens of Utah. This is also an opportunity for legislators to interact with high school students and educators, and to encourage students to stay in school, graduate, and become future Utah leaders.

General Agenda

9:30-10:00 – Attendees Check-In
10:00-10:50 – Main Program – Speakers, Cultural Performers, Education Awards Presentation
10:40-10:50 – Break
10:50-11:20 – Team Red – Workshop (Auditorium), Team Blue – Self-guided Capitol Tours, Exhibitors (Rotunda)
11:20-11:30 – Break
11:30 AM-12:00 PM – Team Red – Self-guided Capitol Tours, Exhibitors (Rotunda), Team Blue – Workshop (Auditorium)
12:00-12:30 – Closing Session, Lunch
12:30 – Students Depart

Workshop / Capitol Tours / Exhibitors

Each student and educator is assigned a group, either Team Red or Team Blue. According to your assigned group, you will be attending a workshop, self-guided capitol tour or interacting with exhibitors during your designated time.WORKSHOP – Team Red-10:50-11:20 AM; Team Blue-11:30 AM-12:00 PM
The workshop is designed to create an interactive experience for the high school students and educators. The workshop will include a panel discussion, interactive activity, and a reflection activity. The workshop will take place in the State Office Building Auditorium.CAPITOL TOURS & EXHIBITORS – Team Red-11:30 AM-12:00 PM; Team Blue-10:50-11:20 AM
Students and educators can engage in a self-guided capitol tour using the Self-Guided Tour pamphlet, or visit the available exhibit tables located in the Capitol Rotunda. Educators will lead their group of students on self-guided tours at their leisure. Exhibitors are available during this time and will encompass various organizations throughout the state, targeting youth and civic engagement.

Volunteers

MCA is seeking volunteers for this year’s Leadership Day event. Detailed information is forthcoming, or you can contact Itzel Hernandez at itzelhernandez@utah.gov to inquire. Once assigned, MCA asks if you can no longer volunteer please notify Itzel, at least three days before the event to find a replacement.