Henderson takes junior ambassadors to the Kentucky Capitol

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson officials say the city took its City Junior Ambassadors, which consist of 12 high school juniors and seniors, last Thursday and Friday to Frankfort, Kentucky to visit their state leaders and attend the legislative session.

City officials say they visited the Kentucky History Center, toured the Old State Capitol and “enjoyed all Frankfort has to offer.” The students met Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, visited the governor’s office and were able to network with other elected officials, including State Senator Robby Mills and State Representative J.T. Payne.

A spokesperson for the city says, “We are currently in our second year of the City Junior Ambassador program and just opened up applications for next year! It’s been a wonderful partnership between the City of Henderson and Henderson County Schools.”

Officials explain each month, August through May, the students spend the first Friday learning about their city government. This can include visits to the Henderson Water Utility, Public Works, Henderson Municipal Power and Light and Henderson Municipal Gas. In April, this year’s students will be meeting with Henderson Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce and the Henderson Tourist Commission so they can learn more about the city’s “community partners.”

Henderson officials explain the students apply for the program and are selected based on their applications. A committee of people from Henderson County Schools and the city come together to look through each application and select students for the program. This year, city officials are adding an interview as part of the application process so the students can gain interview skills.