Gen Impact: Aptos Community Youth Program

by Aptos Community Youth Program

A podcast made for youth by youth, in which a group of high school students explore important topics related to youth in today’s society.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Youth in Dialogue: Growing Up

    Youth in Dialogue: Growing Up

    In this episode, members of the Gen Impact Team discuss the topic of growing up and what it is like to be a teenager today.

  • Youth in Dialogue: The Environment

    Youth in Dialogue: The Environment

    In this episode, members of the Gen Impact Team discuss the environment and how it impacts our lives as youth. We offer ways to care for our environment and what we wish for a healthy future. The episode was recorded at our Fall 2022 retreat.

  • Youth in Dialogue: Social Media

    Youth in Dialogue: Social Media

    In this episode, members of the Gen Impact team discuss social media and how it impacts our lives as youth

  • Season 1

  • Insight with Congressman Jimmy Panetta

    Insight with Congressman Jimmy Panetta

    For our Season 1 finale episode of Gen. Impact we speak to Congressman Jimmy Panetta who represents our Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. In this episode, Congressman Panetta tells us about his experiences with leadership, public service, and national policy.

  • Our Influence in the Community

    Our Influence in the Community

    In today's episode, we talk with Zach Friend who serves as the Second District Supervisor for Santa Cruz County. We discuss how youth can implement changes in the community. Mr. Friend shares stories and advice on impacting your local community.