Live Well San Diego Youth Sector

Join the Youth Sector

 

Projects

Live Well Career Prep Series

The Live Well Career Prep Series is a series of events geared towards increasing awareness and accessibility towards County of San Diego careers as well as careers with Recognized Partners. Join us at one of our Live Well Career Prep events!

  • Join us for the next event in the series - Vocational and Trade Positions at the County
    • Learn about different careers, organizations, and experiences that led panelists to their current positions in various County departments.
    • Tuesday, October 29th, from 3:30-5:15PM at One Safe Place (1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069)
    • Register now

Menstrual Equity

The County of San Diego supports menstrual equity and is proud to provide free, organic menstrual products (tampons and pads) in County facilities, through the Free4ME program. Find out more about menstrual equity, and find a location near you.

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About the Youth Sector


Join us in shaping our community through meaningful conversations.

The Youth Sector wants to hear from you! Participate in discussions, share resources, and collaborate with one another in empowering and amplifying the voices of youth and young adults.


Sharon Hughes in front of the ocean

Welcome to the Live Well San Diego Youth Sector. The sector offers opportunities for youth and young adults to collaborate with one another, empower youth voice in all sectors, and work together to promote healthy, safe, and thriving communities. We invite you to explore the information on this webpage, and look forward to connecting!  - Sharon Hughes and Nicole Villa, Youth Sector Co-Leads

The Live Well San Diego Youth Sector was added to the Live Well San Diego vision to Empower, Engage, and Amplify Youth Voice.

Nicole Villa with trees and a neighborhood behind

The Youth Sector framework was developed over the summer of 2020 and incorporates input from over 150 youth and youth-serving professionals. The sector was officially added to the Live Well San Diego vision when the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the framework in October 2020.

Learn more about the Youth Sector.

What we do

 

The Youth Sector employs and engages youth, ages 16-24, throughout the region by: 

  • Providing opportunities for trainings and professional development
  • Highlighting topics relevant to youth throughout the region
  • Cultivating young leaders and the future of the County workforce
  • Informing the development of youth-serving programs

 

Youth Leadership Programs

Youth Leadership Team (YLT)

The Youth Leadership Team is comprised of two Youth Sector Coordinators and 15 Youth Leaders who serve a one-year term to empower and amplify youth voice in the County of San Diego. Youth Leaders participate in four program components, including professional development, summer internships, boards and commissions, and town halls.

Live Well San Diego Equity Ambassador Program (LEAP)

The Live Well San Diego Equity Ambassador Program concluded in April 2024 and is now integrated into the Youth Leadership Team. Learn more about the achievements of the LEAP Content Creators and Ambassadors.