2017 Multicultural Youth Leadership Day At The Capitol

Wednesday, March 1, 2017
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Utah State Capitol
350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

Every year the Utah Office of Multicultural Affairs (MCA) invites Utah students to attend the Multicultural Youth Leadership Day at the Capitol. It is a day to engage youth in the legislative process and to gain an understanding of the importance of becoming informed and involved citizens of Utah. This is also an opportunity for legislators to interact with high school students and educators, and to encourage students to stay in school, graduate, and become future Utah leaders.

Agenda

9:30-10:00 – Attendees Check-In

10:00-10:50 – Main Program

  • Student Speakers – Yearim De Leon, Taylorsville High School
    Jason Chen, University of Utah Medical School
  • Keynote Speakers – Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert
    Utah Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox
  • Spoken Word Performer – Ciriac Alvarez Valle, University of Utah
  • Education Awards Presentation – Saida Dahir, Murray High School
    Kassandra John, Clearfield High School
    Dr. Bernando Villar, Vae View Elementary School

10:40-10:50 – Break

10:50-11:20 – Team Red – Workshop (Auditorium), Team Blue – Self-guided Capitol Tours, Exhibitors (Rotunda)

11:20-11:30 – Break

11:30 AM-12:00 PM – Team Red – Self-guided Capitol Tours, Exhibitors (Rotunda), Team Blue – Workshop (Auditorium)

12:00-12:30 – Closing Session, Lunch

12:30 – Students Depart

Each student and educator is assigned a group, either Team Red or Team Blue. According to your assigned group, you will be attending a workshop, self-guided capitol tour or interacting with exhibitors during your designated time.

WORKSHOP – Team Red-10:50-11:20 AM; Team Blue-11:30 AM-12:00 PM
The workshop is designed to create an interactive experience for the high school students and educators. The workshop will include a panel discussion, interactive activity, and a reflection activity. The workshop will take place in the State Office Building Auditorium.

CAPITOL TOURS & EXHIBITORS – Team Red-11:30 AM-12:00 PM; Team Blue -10:50-11:20 AM
Students and educators can engage in a self-guided capitol tour using the Self-Guided Tour pamphlet, or visit the available exhibit tables located in the Capitol Rotunda. Educators will lead their group of students on self-guided tours at their leisure. Exhibitors are available during this time and will encompass various organizations throughout the state, targeting youth and civic engagement.