In Yeongju, Even Teenagers Can Become 'Basic Council Members'... Operation of the Youth Council Classroom

Yeongju City Council: "Is There Anyone to Take the Oath as a Temporary Council Member?"

Elementary, middle, and high school students take over the local council(?). They also take an oath at the council and participate in a one-day council activity.

The Yeongju City Council in Gyeongbuk (Chairman Sim Jae-yeon) is recruiting students to participate in this year's Youth Council Classroom.

On the 10th, Yeongju City Council announced that it is accepting applications for the "2023 Yeongju Youth Council Classroom" program to establish a culture of youth debate and help them grow as democratic citizens.

The council will accept applications until the 20th and plans to operate the program from April to October.

The participants are targeted at 5th and 6th graders in elementary schools within Yeongju, middle and high school students, and out-of-school youth. Participating students will act as council members for one day and have the opportunity to understand the functions and roles of the council.

The Youth Council Classroom includes various programs such as ▲ Introduction to the council ▲ One-day council member oath ▲ 2-minute free speech ▲ Presentation of agenda items and pros and cons debate ▲ Voting on agenda items ▲ Quiz time ▲ Conversation with council members, and the council provides necessary experiential activity booklets.

This year's Youth Council Classroom also includes a "Visiting Council" program for students who find it difficult to visit the council in person, expanding opportunities for many youths to participate.

To apply, check the announcements on the Yeongju City Council website by March 20.

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