Who should apply?
Youth impacted by public health issues such as access to health care, tobacco use, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ youth are strongly encouraged to apply when the recruitment period opens. You must be 14-18 years old to apply.
It also helps if you:
- Have an interest in learning about Public Health
- Are open to building new skills sets
- Want to increase your ability to advocate
- Are interested in collaborating with community partners
Benefits of the program
YAC promotes positive outcomes for participants by fostering positive relationships in a supportive environment and building their leadership skills. For example, current and past members have increased advocacy for their communities and growth in their self-confidence and youth resiliency. The hope is to expand those opportunities into public health internships, volunteer hours, advocacy work, college readiness, and leadership.
- Advocate for your community
- Raise awareness of important health issues impacting youth
- Develop and lead projects that can help make impact in your community
- Work with Public Health staff and department programs to advise and make appropriate recommendations on health issues impacting youth, learn how to make improvements and help guide current and future youth programs.
- Advocate for policy change where needed
- Work experience and leadership opportunities
- Youth can receive incentives for their participation
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