APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR 50th ANNUAL YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the
50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).
“North Carolina’s Youth Legislative
Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process and to develop leadership
skills that will help them succeed in life,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore.
“We are proud to continue this long tradition of helping prepare our state’s future leaders.”
The Legislative Services Office, under the North Carolina General Assembly, is now accepting applications for
the conference to be held April 8 – 10, 2022, in Raleigh. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2022. The
application can be found online at https://www.ncleg.gov/YLA .
The YLA teaches high school
students about the laws governing North Carolina’s citizens as well as the lawmaking process. Student’s 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.
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.
For more information please email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ncleg.gov
or call 919-301-1372.