In 1965, the City of Anaheim started a program named Youth in Government Day to provide local high school students with a firsthand look and knowledge on how the city government plays an essential role in their daily lives. For the past 58 years, the Anaheim Community Services Department has created opportunities for Anaheim students to spend a day with key City staff and engage in meaningful dialogue to discuss issues of importance to Anaheim youth. Student participation provides City staff with valuable information that could be used to help shape the City’s future. In 2024, over 120 students from 12 high schools participated in this worthwhile event. It is our goal to reach 150 students with this year’s program and once again provide students with a valuable experience, they will not soon forget.
