Do you know of charter high school students who would like to participate in our state’s Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA)? The North Carolina General Assembly is now accepting applications for YLA through January 16, 2025. The Youth Assembly conference will take place in Raleigh from March 7-9, 2025.
Access the online application for the YLA here.
Here’s what high schoolers can expect to learn, according to a press release from the YLA:
The YLA teaches high school students about the laws governing North Carolina’s citizens as well as the lawmaking process. Students draft, debate, and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, group facilitation, and policy writing. As the bills are debated, the students get a chance to practice communicating their ideas, opinions, and experiences in a team-building environment.
At the conclusion of the three-day program, the participants have a better understanding of the lawmaking process as well as enhanced written and oral communication skills.
The YLA provides the opportunity for North Carolina’s youth to engage with peers from across the state in a structured, positive, youth-focused environment. The YLA program is open to students in North Carolina who are in good standing at a public, private, charter, or home school, or dual enrolled students.
Questions? Contact the YLA coordinator Erica Gallion by email at erica.gallion@ncleg.gov or phone at 919-301-1372.
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