OAKLEY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION/MISSION

Youth in Oakley, California, are shaping their city’s agenda and cultivating character traits that are key to successful living.  The program aims to support youth in gaining a sense of competency, belonging and worth by establishing a youth charter and developing a master plan to increase services for youth. In 2006, the program

• Launched the Oakley Youth Advisory Council to advise city leaders on policy and plan activities
• Created a survey for middle school and high school students to get their input for the Youth Master Plan
• Established the Community Advisory Committee to review the program’s progress and strategize next steps

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