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Hillsboro highlights Youth Advisory Council, internships and JA BizTown partnerships with schools
Summary
City and district officials credited the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and JA BizTown programming for student leadership and career exposure; officials said 27 students now serve on YAC, and the district funds BizTown experiences for fifth graders and juniors in career pathways.
City and Hillsboro SD 1J officials described how the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), internships and JA BizTown experiences connect students to local government, career pathways and civic engagement.
Why it matters: leaders said the programs build leadership, civic knowledge and postsecondary pathways; councilors and board members cited examples of former participants who pursued public service or returned as local business owners.
Robbie Hammond, City Manager, said YAC began in February 2005 and has had "200 students exactly" go through the program. City staff said this year's YAC roster includes 27 students representing district high schools; students attend events such as the National League of Cities conference and run annual community events including a TEDx-style talk.
Brooke (city staff) described JA BizTown participation: through Northwest Regional ESD service credits the district pays to send every fifth grader to BizTown and funds a flipped‑site experience for juniors in business and marketing career pathways. Councilor Mark (commenting) noted his daughter was part of the first Hillsboro class to go to BizTown and praised the program.
City staff also said internship placements are a priority; the city plans about 22 internships this year that include high school and college students. District staff said YAC members often integrate YAC projects into senior capstone and career pathway work.
Ending: officials urged continued support for youth leadership programs, said they were considering cadence for future joint meetings and emphasized the programs' role in local civic engagement and workforce pathways.
