We’re excited to announce that CCCS Racial Equity Action Subcommittee partners have selected Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) to build out and implement a pilot Civic Empowerment Training Program focused on youth ages 15-25 from underserved communities.  The purpose of this program is to strengthen the capacity of young people to engage in local policymaking and electoral processes as a strategy for increasing the political representation and power of underrepresented communities to advance racial equity in San Mateo County. YLI brings a wealth of experience in youth development and local policy advocacy and organizing efforts. Stay tuned for the roll-out of this program to begin Fall 2021.   For more information, please contact Erika Rincon, Community Health Planner at ewhitcomb@smcgov.org.