Based on the popular Citizen U, an academy for adult residents to learn about the day-to-day operations of the city, the City of Dublin is proud to launch an all-new, teen-oriented program.
For one week this summer, the City plans to trial “Citizen U Jumpstart” for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will get to go behind the scenes at the City to learn about different aspects of the City of Dublin’s operations, hear from staff members about their unique pathways to service and be introduced to potential career choices.
Citizen U Jumpstart
- July 11-15
- 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- There is no fee to participate
City staff will lead classes focusing on everything from financial practices, to engineering, to law enforcement, economic development, recreation practices, communications and more. Students will leave the experience with an improved understanding of Dublin’s operations, form of government and the talent it demands of its public servants, as well as a sense of civic engagement opportunities for them.
Citizen U Jumpstart 2022 Class Schedule
Class 1 • Monday, July 11 @ 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Communications and Public Information
Class 2 • Tuesday, July 12 @ 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Recreation Services
- Nature Education
- Public Service
Class 3 • Wednesday, July 13 @ 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Information Technology
- Performance Analytics
- GoDublin
Class 4 • Thursday, July 14 @ 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Fleet & Sign Shop
- Engineering
- Transportation & Mobility
Class 5 • Friday, July 15 @ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Police & Courts
- World Café of Big Ideas & Lunch with Executive Leaders
*Schedule may change slightly based on staff availability
Following the week of learning, participants will attend a World Café of Big Ideas and lunch with executive leaders, as the teens share their ideas for the future design of Jumpstart and their thoughts on youth volunteer involvement in local government.
To apply to be part of the inaugural class of 20 future leaders, fill out this application by July 1.
Qualifications:
- Must be incoming sophomore to senior
- Dublin resident or Dublin City Schools district resident
- Applications due by July 1, 2022
For questions, email Outreach & Engagement Director Christine Nardecchia at cnardecchia@dublin.oh.us.
