EMERGING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Meeting

# Understanding Milwaukee's Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council

The Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council is a city advisory body made up of 11 members—including the Common Council President, the Mayor, the Health Commissioner, and representatives from Milwaukee Public Schools, businesses, nonprofits, higher education, workforce development, and the police department. This council meets every other month to develop policy recommendations aimed at improving outcomes for Milwaukee's underrepresented youth up to age 24. The council focuses on four main areas: education and workforce development, mental health and wellness, public safety and violence prevention, and data-driven equity monitoring. It evolved from the former Black Male Achievement Advisory Council and now takes a broader, more inclusive approach to youth support across the city.

**Why This Matters to Milwaukee Residents**

This council directly affects policies that shape opportunities for thousands of young Milwaukeeans. By bringing together leaders from education, health, business, and community organizations, the council works to break down barriers that underrepresented youth face in school, employment, and staying safe. The council's recommendations influence how the city spends resources on youth programs, violence prevention initiatives, and job training. Recently, the council added two youth member seats—likely recent high school graduates—to ensure young people's voices directly shape these decisions. This means the policies being developed will reflect the real experiences and needs of Milwaukee's young people.

**What Happens Next**

The council continues to meet every other month to review data, discuss challenges, and make recommendations to the Common Council and Mayor. Members work through specialized subcommittees on wellness, public safety, education, and data evaluation. The council is required to submit annual reports on its activities to city leadership. If you want to stay informed or attend meetings, they're held in Room 301-B at City Hall and agendas are published in advance on the city's Legistar website.