Solano Youth Coalition
The Solano Youth Coalition strives to raise awareness by advocating safe and healthier choices in communities through open conversations, participation, and collaboration among a new generation.
The Solano Youth Coalition (SYC) builds partnerships for positive and healthy youth development which engage youth as active leaders and resources in their communities. The SYC is a youth led coalition that provides opportunities for youth to build capacity and commitment for life-long involvement in health promotion. The SYC is comprised of youth from Solano County’s high schools and colleges and is supported by an advisory team of adults.
The Solano Youth Coalition is a partnership with the Solano Friday Night Live Program.
GOALS
GOALS
GOALS
The Solano Youth Coalition strives to:
- Promote and encourage the participation of young people in the development of policy, programs and services in their communities
- Raise awareness of issues regarding the health, safety, and success of their community
- Engage youth and adults in active, open conversations about health and safety issues about drugs, alcohol, and violence
- Advocate for their peers and community for safer and healthier choices and policies in their community
- Collaborate with organizations, businesses, schools, community members, and young people to establish a positive strategic vision for the Solano Youth Coalition
- Develop and promote a new generation of leaders and advocates for healthier and safer communities in Solano County
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
SYC is open to youth residing in Solano County, ages 14 to 21, who are attending school. To become part of the Solano Youth Coalition, youth must complete an online application. The application for the upcoming year is released by the end of May, closes in June, interviews are conducted in July and acceptance notifications are sent out in August.
Coalition members are expected to participate in bi-weekly meetings, (online web meetings, teleconference, or in-person) attend leadership trainings, contribute to coalition projects and activities, and participate in community outreach and engagement opportunities.
Students who are interested in joining the Solano Youth Coalition can complete this Interest Form to be put on our wait list and/or be notified when the application opens for the 2024-25 school year.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
SYC is an excellent opportunity for students in need of community service hours to graduate as well as completing scholarship or honor society requirements. SYC participates in various activities and projects that benefit the health, safety, and success of youth and adults in our communities.
