Bay Area High School Students: Be Leaders in Transportation, Housing, Equity and More
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2023 ~ High school students in the Bay Area are invited to apply for the Norman Mineta Bay Area Summer Academy, a four-week paid internship with MTC, ABAG, BCDC and the Air District. The program will begin on July 6th, 2023 and will provide students with an opportunity to learn about how regional agencies address issues such as environmental justice, housing and transportation equity and community health.

The Bay Area Summer Academy is designed to give students an insight into how regional governments work and how they can help advance equity across the Bay Area. Most of the sessions will be conducted online, with the final session taking place in person at the regional agencies' headquarters in San Francisco. During weekly seminars, students will learn about what regional agencies do and the skills needed for a career in public service. They will also be taught how to weigh in on decisions that impact air quality, neighborhoods, transportation and other factors that shape community health.

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In addition to attending online sessions and completing quizzes, participants will be required to make a brief presentation on a local challenge involving transportation, housing or environmental justice. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate which can be included in college or job applications.

To apply for the Bay Area Summer Academy, applicants must live and attend high school in the Bay Area; be at least 16 years old; have completed ninth grade by July 2023; be able to attend online sessions; present on a topic related to seminars; and if under 18 have permission from a parent or guardian to participate. Enrollment is limited with selections emphasizing diversity of perspectives from across the region. Grade point averages are not considered when making selections.

The program is named after Norman Mineta who dedicated his life to making life better for those living in the Bay Area. He was a San Jose City Council member and mayor as well as representing South Bay in Congress before becoming U.S Secretary of Transportation. MTC is proud to honor his memory by inspiring youth to become public servants through this program. MTC is responsible for regional transportation planning, financing and coordinating activities across nine counties in San Francisco Bay Area
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