Nine new youth councillors were endorsed on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 19.

This is the second year the city has had a youth council, which is intended to represent and engage with residents between the ages of 14 and 24.

Bendigo's inaugural youth council had 18 members, 10 of whom have continued in their roles.

Eight youth councillors resigned after about a year to focus on studies or employment opportunities.

They included Alyssa Lai, Annalise Varker, Ella Edwards, Eva Tuyet Jan, Jack Tayba, Natasha Romus, Pan Pah Thei, and youth mayor Khayshie Tilak Ramesh.

The City of Greater Bendigo received 15 expressions of interest in the vacancies.

It attributed the increase in youth councillors to the quality of applicants.

Bendigo council devoted a portion of Wednesday's meeting to thanking the outgoing youth councillors and welcoming the new.

Amy Manderson, Grace McIntosh, Jack Smith, Liloma Qurbani, Lucy McNaughton-Perry, Remus Brasier, Shay Murphy and Xavier Rodgers are the city's new youth councillors.

They will serve alongside Annika Ritchie, Alex Libchard, Billie Taylor, Esmat Kheradyar, Jemille McKenzie, Kathryn Northill, Lilli-Rose Gemmill, Olivia Masters, Ryan Peterson and Victoria Tangey.

The Bendigo Youth Council prioritised issues related to youth employment, wellbeing and engagement during its first year.

It had a voice in the Economic Development Strategy steering committee, which identified increasing the city's Year 12 or equivalent educational attainment rate as a high priority.

The Bendigo Youth Council had an input into the Greening Greater Bendigo strategy, the draft of which was released today.

It also worked with the Department of Education and Training to engage with young people about the transition from school to work or further education.

"You've been really great role models," Bendigo councillor Susie Hawke said.

Bendigo deputy mayor Matt Emond was inspired by the opportunities the outgoing youth councillors were going on to.

"We're in good hands," Cr Emond said.

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