Youth Leadership Council: Join Us

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Interested in joining the YLC? Apply now! *Fill out application online*

1. Application Process: Interested youth must submit a completed application for review. Applications should include work experience, foster care/ juvenile justice experience, and professional references.
2. Interview Process: selected youth will be interviewed by a Youth Engagement Specialist to further discuss qualifications.
3. Training: selected youth will undergo a 6-week leadership intensive training. Youth will learn skills including effective communication, brainstorming, managing emotions, teamwork, and time management.
4. Requirements: Once training is complete youth will begin to work with the Youth Leadership Council.
5. Monthly meetings are mandatory.
6. Trips/assemblies are optional but recommended.
7. Ongoing training and development.
8. Consistency & Dedication

For more information, please email: YLC@acs.nyc.gov