Description
This approach allows young people to democratically decide how a portion of the school or youth organization’s budget will be spent. Both guides offer support throughout the process, from idea gathering to project realization.
Objectives
- Introduce young people to the concepts of budgeting and participatory management
- Encourage youth participation in school or youth organization decision-making
- Develop skills in collaboration, negotiation and collective decision-making
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Features
- Type of resource: Educational program
- Target audiences: School staff, Youth or community organization staff
- Learning Levels: Elementary (cycle 3), Secondary (cycle 1), Secondary (cycle 2), Adult education and vocational training
- Themes: Involvement, Civic engagement, Democracy, Democratic values
- Author: Élections Québec