The Center for Youth Political Participation celebrates and supports political learning and engagement among young people through research, public service and education, driven by the potential impact of Gen Z on American democracy.
Comprised of four signature programs; RU Ready, RU Voting, Young Elected Leaders Project, and the Rutgers-Eagleton Washington Internship Award, our work encourages young adults to see themselves as part of the political process at all stages of life. Supporting on-campus and civic education programming in area middle and high schools, the Center for Youth Political Participation is dedicated to making political paticipation accessible for young adults.