YMCA Texas Youth and Government

YMCA Texas Youth and Government is a non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. With a small team of four employees, the organization focuses on empowering youth leadership through civic engagement. YMCA Texas Youth and Government offers a unique program allowing nearly 25,000 students across the United States to participate in state-level conferences, including Model State Government and Model United Nations. These conferences provide students with valuable experience in government and diplomacy. The program relies heavily on the dedication of 3,300 adult volunteers and YMCA staff who act as advisors. Many of these advisors were themselves participants in Youth and Government during their high school years, highlighting the program's impact and longevity. To learn more about YMCA Texas Youth and Government and its programs, you can visit their website at ymcatexasyg.org.