There's still time to apply for the 2012 young assemblymembers program

Assemblymember Luis A. Alejo (D-Watsonville) is accepting applications for his second annual Young Assemblymembers Program. The four week program is focused on developing leadership skills and empowering high school and college students to become leaders in our community. Applications must be submitted by July 3, 2012.

A Young Assemblymembers Program orientation for students and parents will be held on Saturday June 30, 2012 at the Salinas City Hall from 6:00 to 7:30pm. The orientation will cover information on the four week program. Applications for the program will be available at the orientation. Parents are encouraged and welcome to attend.

During the first week, program participants take part in a five-day leadership development training to enhance their leadership skills and learn new skills that can be used in their everyday school and future careers. The program runs from July 9 through August 4.

After the weeklong leadership training, program participants apply their acquired skills by identifying community projects and/or events of their choice and will work on them for the following three weeks. Program participants that complete the training and their projects will receive a special recognition certificate and a letter of recommendation from Assemblymember Alejo.

The Young Assemblymembers Program includes training on:

· Leadership Development,

· The Legislative Process,

· Project Planning & Coordination,

· Community Organizing, and

· Professional Development in Careers.

To attend the Young Assemblymembers Program orientation, for program information or questions can be directed to Rosie at (831) 759-8676 or via email at Rosie.Martinez@asm.ca.gov.