The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking applicants entering grades 10 to 12 for its Youth Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program.
Youth ambassadors help instill civic responsibility and pride by helping to keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful. It also provides opportunities to train and network with industry leaders, state agencies, local media and the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful network.
“Young people across the Commonwealth are instrumental in the effort to curb litter and environmental degradation, now and in the future,” PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “It’s inspiring to see the rising stewards of Pennsylvania’s environment taking on such an active role in clean-up efforts around the state.”
Chosen candidates will commit to serve as an ambassador from October through May 2024 and represent and uphold the mission and values of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
Other responsibilities include:
• Attending 6 mandatory virtual education sessions
• Conducting a community assessment and creating a summary presentation
• Organizing and participating in at least one community cleanup event through pick up Pennsylvania and conducting one community education event or activity
Applications are being accepted August 1 through September 14. Students will be chosen through a competitive application process. Students interested in applying should visit KeepPABeautiful.org and choose Programs, Education then Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania or contact Kylie McCutcheon at 724-836-4121, ext. 114 or kmccutcheon@keeppabeautiful.org.
