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Retreats and Training

Youth in Government participants have an opportunity to take part in a variety of Retreats and Training to build their leadership skills and to prepare for their roles at the Model Assembly, Model United Nations and National Affairs.

These retreats happen throughout the year - taking place at hotels, camps, YMCA facilities, State Capitol complex and more. These events mix learning, fun and relationship-building. Students participate from all over the state - retreats are the chance to meet new people and form lasting friendships outside of school or hometown.

State Steering Committee

2- 3 youth from each local delegation become members of the State Steering Committee, meeting 5 times each year and carry out several vital tasks:

Set, interpret and enforce all rules related to youth leadership elections
Give advice to the YIG State Office around program changes and improvements
Link the statewide YIG program and activities to their home delegations

Elected Officer Retreats

Youth Elected Officers meet 4-6 times throuhgout the year to build their leadership skills and prepare for their responsibilities for guiding the work of 1,900 program participants.

Appointed Official Training Sessions

Appointed Officials are selected by the Elected Officers to help lead the various program areas in YIG programs. These officials come together with the Elected Officers for goal setting, program planning and team building as they prepare to make their mark on YIG programs.

National Affairs Retreat

Students selected to attend the prestigious National Affairs conference fo on retreat to prepare for the summer conference and build their proposals on how to address ciritical national and international issues.