Students Inside Albany

Students Inside Albany

LWVNYS Students Inside Albany

Generation Next:  SIA Students Leveling the Playing Field in Civic Engagement

The Students Inside Albany Program is an annual initiative that provides high school students across NY State with a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about state government. The upcoming 24th annual program is scheduled from May 19-22, 2024, aimed at educating 60 students. The program's main objectives are to enhance students' understanding of their role in representative government and equip them with essential tools to fulfill that responsibility.
 

During the conference, participants engage in interactive lectures covering various topics, including the state budget process, the role of lobbyists in legislation, citizen rights in accessing government information, media's role in politics, and efforts to reform state government. Additionally, students get the chance to tour the state Capitol and shadow their respective Senators and Assemblymembers during legislative sessions, offering a unique and immersive learning experience.

If anyone has a candidate-student interested in applying for SIA, please contact Dawn Laguerre at laguerremedia [at] gmail.com  The application deadline is February 15, 2024.

2024 Students Inside Albany Brochure

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Past SIA students