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Each year, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) sponsors an all-day Student Government Day which allows 55 high school students to learn about the inner workings of local government by shadowing Town employees across all departments, participating in a mock council meeting and providing input on community initiatives.

Students attending the all-day event are provided a school excuse from Mayor Peterson.

Gilbert's next Student Government Day is Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Application open 8 a.m. on January 2, 2025 until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025. 

Student Government Day:

March 4, 2025  |  8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Applications Deadline: 

January 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Each year, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) sponsors Student Government Day, an opportunity for high school students to learn about the inner workings of local government and provide input on Town initiatives. 

What to Expect: 

  • Morning: Students will learn about Town operations and be paired with a member of Gilbert’s Management team to shadow and learn more about Town operations, career opportunities within the Town and the knowledge needed to fulfill their role in the Mock Council meeting

  • Lunch is included for all attendees

  • Afternoon: Students will participate in a discussion about issues facing youth in Gilbert, provide feedback on current Town initiatives and participate in a mock Town Council meeting.
    • During the Mock Council meeting, students will take on the role of either the Mayor, Councilmembers, Town Management, local business leaders, and concerned citizens with a mock agenda of discussion items.
  • High School Student
  • Attends a Gilbert school (include those being home schooled) or live within the Town of Gilbert