2017 Summit
Where High School Students Interact with Government
Lock Haven University
October 16, 2017 (tentative)
Pitt Bradford
October 17, 2017 (tentative)
Penn State Behrend
October 18, 2017 (tentative)
Who We Are
The mission of the Government Outreach program is to give students a chance to participate in government and to inspire them to think about their future roles in the community by meeting and hearing from leaders and public officials.
Government Outreach is an annual Summit for high school students in the Pennsylvania 5th Congressional District. The program hosts area juniors and seniors at three local colleges in order to provide them with the opportunity to be involved in the process of government and to discuss current and national issues with the event’s speakers. Panels of local business people and public officials also give students a chance to think about their future roles in the community. An advocate for education and greater community engagement, Congressman Glenn Thompson participates every year as a main speaker. This year, seminars will be hosted at Lock Haven University, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Penn State Behrend. With no government funding, the funds for the program come from corporate sponsors who want to invest in the next generation’s leaders and local community.
What Teachers Are Saying
The program is excellent and a great benefit to the kids. The speakers were amazing.
Thank you for providing this wonderful experience for my students – it makes government more personal.
More and more students need to experience government in action and this program enables students to do just that.
This is an outstanding opportunity for high school students to interact with a congressman and understand policy debates and current issues.
Sponsorship & Partnership Levels
Individual Sponsor
Small Business Sponsor
Corporate Sponsor
Individual Partner
Small Business Partner
Corporate Partner
2016 Sponsors
- American Refining Group, Inc.
- Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
- Domtar
- Dominion Resources Services
- Ellwood Group, Inc.
- First Quality Enterprises
- Joy Mining Machinery
- Lord Corporation
- National Fuel
- Northwest Savings Bank
- Potter Co. Education Council
- Seneca Resources, Corp.
- United Refining Company
- Zippo Manufacturing Company
Contact Information
Ben Kafferlin
Warren Co. Commissioner
For any questions about the Summit or donating, please contact Ben at benk@govout.org
Phone Number
814-313-1271 ext. 1001
info@govout.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 107, Pleasantville, PA 16341
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