Getting young adults engaged in the electoral process is a key element to a thriving democracy. Youth-targeted programs help make it a reality.
NYC Votes promotes civic engagement in young New Yorkers, facilitated by a dedicated youth voter coordinator.
Student Voter Registration Day
SVRD, branching off of NVRD and the youth voting workshops, is a one-day voter registration push across NYC high schools. A flagship program, SVRD has registered and engaged thousands of students in their local democratic process.
Youth Poet Laureate
The NYC Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Program is a voter-themed spoken poetry competition for 16-19 year old NYC students designed to energize youth voters.
Youth Voting Workshop
The NYC Votes Youth Voting Workshop is an interactive, discussion-based session that provides students with a comprehensive overview of city government, the functions of each elected position, and the effect that voting has on their daily lives.