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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Henderson's City Junior Ambassador Program accepting applications
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The city of Henderson has announced that applications are now open for the 2025-2026 City Junior Ambassador Program. Officials say marking the third year of the program, this collaborative effort between the city of Henderson and Henderson County Schools seeks to offer high school students an in-depth, hands-on experience in municipal government. City officials explain the City Junior Ambassadors meet on the first Friday of each month from August to May to visit various city departments and local community partners. Through these meetings, students will gain a deeper understanding of how local government operates, while also learning to network with 'local leaders.' Henderson takes junior ambassadors to the Kentucky Capitol Officials say one of the program's highlights is a special trip to Frankfort, Kentucky, where participants will have the opportunity to tour the Kentucky State Capitol, meet with state leaders and visit other historic sites. This trip offers an opportunity for students to see how state government functions and learn about the broader political landscape of Kentucky. 'The City Junior Ambassador Program is an incredible opportunity for our students to connect with their local government, make a difference in their community, and gain real-world experience that will help them as future leaders,' said City Public Relations Director, Holli Blanford. 'We are proud to continue this partnership with Henderson County Schools and look forward to another successful year of engaging and educating our youth.' The city of Henderson says applications for the 2025-2026 City Junior Ambassador Program will be accepted until April 1. Interested students who will be a senior in high school during the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to apply through the online application found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Henderson takes junior ambassadors to the Kentucky Capitol
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson officials say the city took its City Junior Ambassadors, which consist of 12 high school juniors and seniors, last Thursday and Friday to Frankfort, Kentucky to visit their state leaders and attend the legislative session. City officials say they visited the Kentucky History Center, toured the Old State Capitol and 'enjoyed all Frankfort has to offer.' The students met Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, visited the governor's office and were able to network with other elected officials, including State Senator Robby Mills and State Representative J.T. Payne. Clay Street bridge project scheduled to begin A spokesperson for the city says, 'We are currently in our second year of the City Junior Ambassador program and just opened up applications for next year! It's been a wonderful partnership between the City of Henderson and Henderson County Schools.' Colon cancer awareness events get more locations Officials explain each month, August through May, the students spend the first Friday learning about their city government. This can include visits to the Henderson Water Utility, Public Works, Henderson Municipal Power and Light and Henderson Municipal Gas. In April, this year's students will be meeting with Henderson Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce and the Henderson Tourist Commission so they can learn more about the city's 'community partners.' Henderson officials explain the students apply for the program and are selected based on their applications. A committee of people from Henderson County Schools and the city come together to look through each application and select students for the program. This year, city officials are adding an interview as part of the application process so the students can gain interview skills. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
