YOUTH DIVISION
Youth Civic Engagement (YCE) is a sub-division under YPCE's newly formed, Youth Division. Our goal is to empower Sacramento's youth citywide with knowledge, resources and opportunities to advocate and engage within their communities. The Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC) and Summer @ City Hall (S@CH) are the two programs that currently exist within our sub-division. Both of these programs educate youth and provide them with the tools to navigate local government and become civically engaged. Visit our page to learn more.
The City of Sacramento’s youth vocational training and employment programs provide young people with experiences and supports that foster their development as healthy, productive adults. Early adult outcomes include education, economic self-sufficiency, healthy family and social relationships, and positive contributions to the community. Youth are supported in this development through five fundamental pathways: safety, healthy relationships, engagement, connecting to community, and relevant skill building.
Through these programs, youth practice newly acquired skills in safe, supportive environments. Adults provide mentoring as youth learn to successfully navigate school, work, community, and life’s day-today challenges and choices. The following are the programs provided:
EXTENDED LEARNING
The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment offers a variety of year-round and seasonal extended learning programs such as:
CITYWIDE YOUTH RESOURCES