Youth Day At the Capitol 2020 in Saint Paul

Youth Day at the Capitol (YDAC) attendees will learn how to effectively advocate for an issue of their choosing, and practice those advocacy skills during a meeting with their local elected official(s).  From 8:30 - 8:45 a.m., attendees arrive and register.  From 9 - 11 a.m., attendees will participate in interactive small-group sessions lead by members of the MN Youth Council to learn advocacy strategies and best practices. They will also have the chance to visit exhibits at the MN History Center. From 11 - 11:30 a.m., attendees will come together for a large-group session to learn about and give feedback on bills pertaining to youth that are making their way through the legislative process. At 11:30 a.m. attendees will march to the Minnesota Capitol and take a group photo on the Capitol steps. After pictures, attendees will have the chance to eat lunch, tour the Capitol and meet with their local elected official(s).   NEW THIS YEAR -- the YDAC planning team will be helping attendees set up legislative meetings between 12 - 4 p.m. Starting at 1 p.m., attendees can visit the Capitol Rotunda to vote in a mock Presidential Primary election, visit with Minnesota's constitutional officers, and learn about other civic engagement opportunities for youth. YDAC will conclude at 4 p.m. Categories: Politics & Activism