THE VOICE OF CARLSBAD'S YOUTH.
Bridging The Gap
ABOUT US
The Carlsbad Youth Action Team is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is completely driven by young high school and junior high students from Carlsbad, CA.
Meet the future representative generations of youth from the City of Carlsbad, CA. We sought after a collective community goal, to equip the Carlsbad youth with the necessary tools in order to make an impact in certain aspects of their lives, particularly, in their community.
The Carlsbad Youth Action Team provides current and innovative solutions towards community involvement and overcoming City challenges, yet more profound - with youth being the forefront of the movement.
WHO WE ARE
We are a network of teenagers who are dedicated to giving ourselves a voice in the Carlsbad community.
This gives you an inside look at the inner-workings of the Carlsbad youth demographic - how we speak, think, and live. Also, on our approach towards gaining hands-on experiences in order to learn how to become more civically engaged with the community.
HOW WE ARE UNIQUE
To put it simply, we are a group of students who founded/participate in this city-sponsored organization of which consists of a unique pedagogy. It's unlike any other organization out on the market that's as authentic towards the understandings of real community solutions presented by the youth.
The Carlsbad Youth Action Team has created this platform to give a voice and include the youth's perspectives and arguments.
HOW WE DO IT
Our unique program that lasts year round, seeks to include a youth audience within the ranges of 9th-12th grades in order to "bridge" the Carlsbad community through collaborative activities of which align with the Carlsbad Youth Action Team's Three Pillars. Including, Student Development, Community Service, and Civic Interaction. This allows flexibility with the creativity of our decided actions. Students choose to be part of one of the three Sub-Teams that interest them, comprising of the Education Team, Energy/Environment Team, and Economic Development Team. With all of these aspects viably working together.
Students within the ranges of 6th-8th grades are also encouraged to participate in the program through a more limited capacity by becoming a Leader-In-Training before they enter high school and become an "official" member of the team.
The Carlsbad Youth Action Team poses an opportunity for the Carlsbad community to become more inclusive and aware in order to form a further developed City. Which is by utilizing our team's fundamental tactics to appeal to the Carlsbad youth demographic.
AS FEATURED IN
THE PROGRAM
OUR TEAM
Taylor Silveira
Founder & Leadership
Taylor is a current high school student attending High Tech High North County, located in San Marcos, CA. In 2016, Taylor became involved with the "Carlsbad Student Leadership Academy," affiliated with the City of Carlsbad where she learned about the values of leadership through a community and general lense. Afterward, she decided to apply these lessons towards the founding of the "Carlsbad Youth Action Team" along with the following CSLA Graduates mentioned here.
CONTACT US
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All e-mails submitted through the contact form will also be sent to that e-mail address.
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We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to reach out with any inquiries, questions, and more.
Three Pillars
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Students exercise their public speaking skills consistently, whether it's presenting in front of City Council, or collaborating with other group members, we believe the key to creativity is collaboration. We provide a specific curriculum of which further encourages this.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We participate in community service opportunities that are already offered through various organizations, or we'll create our own service projects by proposing our unique ideas to organizations in Carlsbad. Students benefit through the satisfaction of giving back while earning community service hours.
CIVIC/GOVERNMENT INTERACTION
The students act as a "voice" for all other Carlsbad teens by being representatives at their schools. Finding out the local Carlsbad related issues that matter to the adult and youth populations. Working closely with supporting the local city government by contributing new perspectives.
Sub-Teams & Leader-In-Training
EDUCATION TEAM
A quality education is a foundation for successful communities. Much research acknowledges the power of education and youth-based programs to allow more opportunity. Our goal is to work with local organizations mentioned to close the achievement gap.
ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT TEAM
The development of innovative approaches towards greater environmental and energy sustainability. It's important to consider taking good care of our beaches, lagoons, forests, and trails. By reducing air and water pollution, while understanding the importance of the conservation of a green environment.
LEADER-IN-TRAINING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM
A cities growth is dependent upon the educational, job, and business opportunities that ensure a brighter future for many. It's about the implementation of ideas and projects that improve the quality of life for other's. Usually translating to providing the necessary tools/skill set to succeed.
Curious to know more?
Junior high students have the opportunity to participate in some of the meeting & events that occur, while receiving mentorship from high school students and adults in preparation for joining one of the Sub-Teams during high school.
SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS
