Mayor’s Youth Academy: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders by Bridging Education and Public Service
In partnership with the City of Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, and the Eman schools, the Mayor’s Youth Academy offers the opportunity to build community awareness, provide hands-on learning opportunities that enhance curriculum, and inspire future careers in the public sector.
The Fishers Mayor’s Youth Academy is a year-long experience provided by the City of Fishers for high school juniors and seniors who live in and or attend school in Fishers with a GPA of at least 3.0 to be eligible for the program.
Registration for the 2026 – 2027 school year is now open through July 24!
The program is an immersive experience that gives local high students hands-on opportunities to experience and learn more about local government and non-profits, and to showcase opportunities in public service. Mayor’s Youth Academy members will also work with Mayor Scott Fadness and city leaders on public policy projects, with the chance to present their project to the Fishers City Council in the spring of 2026. Mayor’s Youth Academy typically meets on Wednesdays, once per month, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Program and Application Requirements:
- Must be a high school junior or senior living in or attending school in Fishers
- Must have GPA of at least 3.0
- Must participate in one individual or group volunteer event during the program
- Must attend at least one board, commission, or City Council session during the program
- Print and sign:
The program includes:
- Opportunity to work alongside Mayor Scott Fadness on issues facing the City of Fishers.
- Opportunity to learn more about the interworking of local city government rated one of the best cities to live in America.
- Opportunity to work on real-life issues through project-based learning activities.
- Opportunity to explore career opportunities in human resources, engineering, and economic development, and more!
- Group and or individual volunteer opportunities.
- Read about a previous MYA graduate’s experience in our blog post here.
For questions, contact Community Outreach Manager, Samantha Wisecup here.
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2026 – 2027 School Year Agenda*
Wednesday, August 19, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Introduction & Orientation
Wednesday, September 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fishers Parks
Wednesday, October 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Department of Public Works
Wednesday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fishers Police Department
Wednesday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fishers Health Department & Fishers Community Center
Wednesday, February 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fishers Nonprofit Day
Wednesday, March 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fishers Legal & Hamilton County Courts
Wednesday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fishers Fire & Emergency Services
Wednesday, May 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. **
- Final Presentation session with winning policy group to prepare for Council presentation
Monday, May 17, 2027, 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. **
- Policy Winner City Council Meeting Presentation
*This agenda may be subject to change.
** These events are not full group sessions. The winning group (announced after the final full session (April 21) will need to attend the two May sessions.
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