Program Structure

THE GOALS OF THE YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM ARE:

• To provide the first-hand experience in the workings of government
• To provide an awareness of present issues and concerns of the State of Maine
• To develop leadership skills in those who participate
• To provide opportunities for students to be independent thinks
• To allow students to be involved citizens seeing how issues facing the State of Maine can be addressed

HOW IS IT SET UP?

Youth and Government is a 2 phase program,

Online Caucus Sessions, and Augusta State House Session

The Online Caucus Session:

• The Caucuses are held to prepare the participants for the Augusta Weekend. 
• There will be 2 Sessions, and your delegation may decide which session you wish to attend.
• Contact the Youth in Government Office about how to be connected for any of the Training Sessions
• At each of the 2 caucus sessions we will:
  • Elect 1/2 of the Officers at each session that will serve during the Augusta Sessions
  • Prepare delegates for the Augusta Weekend Session.

   

The Augusta State House Session:

• The program uses the actual chambers of the House and Senate, and Capital facilities.
• Participants debate the bills that were submitted at the Training Sessions
• Serve in the leadership positions to which they were elected
• Create and publish a newspaper reporting the events of the weekend
• Have fun meeting other people from all over Maine.