Heidi Hall declares 2025 as Nevada County's Year of the Youth

Under the bright lights of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors meeting, a vision for the future took center stage. This year, the board's chair, Heidi Hall, declared 2025 as the year dedicated to youth empowerment. Her ambitious goal is to lay a strong foundation for the next generation, ensuring that the initiatives launched today will resonate for decades to come.

Hall emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in existing programs, particularly internships that allow young people to gain firsthand experience in county operations. "We are doing a lot right now with youth," she stated, highlighting the county's commitment to workforce development.

In addition to internships, Hall announced plans to expand the youth service core program in collaboration with local community organizations. Since its inception, this initiative has already made a significant impact, providing job skills training to over 15 young individuals and coordinating 75 internships. Impressively, 10 of those participants have secured permanent paid positions, showcasing the program's effectiveness in bridging the gap between education and employment.

As the meeting concluded, the focus on youth empowerment left attendees with a sense of hope and anticipation for the positive changes that 2025 could bring to Nevada County's younger residents. The commitment to nurturing the next generation is not just a goal; it is a promise to invest in the future of the community.