Placer County unveils the first Placer County Youth in Government Day on May 8

Published on May 3

Placer High School students will have a unique opportunity to learn about career paths in local government during Placer County’s first Youth in Government Day on Wednesday, May 8. This event will allow students to explore “a day in the life” of Placer County staff.

The date of this event was carefully selected to coincide with Public Service Recognition Week which takes place
May 5 -11.

Youth in Government Day is anticipated to be an exciting event for high school students, highlighting the importance of public service and providing an opportunity to learn about the many career paths and employment opportunities available with Placer County. Throughout the day students will be involved in an interactive learning process, observing county government in action and touring county facilities.

What: Placer County Youth in Government Day

When: Wednesday, May 8, 8:25 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Placer County Government Center, 2929 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603

Who: Placer High School students

Placer County Departments featured:

  • Placer County Auditor-Controller
  • Placer County Community Development Resource Agency
  • Placer County Department of Public Works
  • Placer County Health and Human Services Department - Animal Services
  • Placer County Sheriff’s Office

This event will be hosted by the Placer County Human Resources Department.

*There will be many visual opportunities throughout the day to capture. Below is the full schedule of the event. For more information or to coordinate a time to attend, please contact Stephanie Herrera at [email protected]

Youth In Government Day Schedule of Events

8:25 – 8:30 a.m.

Students arrive at Home Base Location*

8:30 a.m.

Sign-In & Name Tags

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

8:45 - 8:55 a.m.

Students break into groups and are escorted to Tour Site #1

8:55 - 9:55 a.m.

Tour #1

9:55 - 10:05 a.m.

Regroup at Home Base Location

10:05 - 10:25 a.m.

Water/Snack Break

10:25 – 10:35 a.m.

Students break into groups and are escorted to Tour Site #2

10:35 – 11:35 a.m.

Tour #2

11:35 – 11:45 a.m.

Regroup at Home Base Location

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch, Networking & Scavenger Hunt Questionnaire

1:00 – 1:10 p.m.

Raffle

1:10 – 1:25 p.m.

Farewell Address/Student Certificates – Supervisor Weygandt

* Home Base Location - Famer’s Market lot on Richardson Drive across from the Auburn Justice Center (2929 Richardson Drive)