Civic Engagement

Civic engagement intentionally connects young people to community-based organizations and builds capacity to address needs and issues that affect youth through youth/adult partnerships, coalitions, technical support, and professional development. Extension provides opportunities for young people to participate in and shape processes in municipal, county, and non-governmental decision-making spaces.

Program Area

Youth Governance Program (YGP)

YGP Updates:

Exciting News: Applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Governance Program Opening Soon! Fill out the Interest Form for updates!

By Youth For Youth (BYFY)

BYFY Updates:

To celebrate and highlight the impact that BYFY has had over the past 30 years, we are reaching out to BYFY alumni to capture the importance and impact of the program by encouraging all BYFY alumni to complete this survey and attend the 2024 BYFY Awards Ceremony.

Save the date and RSVP here! BYFY youth, their families, and BYFY alumni are invited join Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and United Way of Dane County President & CEO Renee Moe for this in-person event where the 2024 BYFY youth cohort acknowledge the well-deserving projects generated, planned and implemented by youth groups benefiting K-12 youth across Dane County, as well as celebrating with BYFY alumni from the past 30 years. Light refreshments will be served.

Monday, April 29, 2024
6:00-7:30pm
United Way of Dane County (2059 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI)