 Do you know an outstanding Latinx youth that is making a difference in Iowa?
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The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is accepting nominations for the 2018 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
Click here for more information and to download the nomination form!
It is more important now than ever before for YOUTH VOICES to BE HEARD!
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The Iowa Youth Congress (IYC) was created in 2006 by the Department of Human Rights in response to the under representation of minority members in Iowa’s Legislature. IYC provides youth of all backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on education in the subject areas of state government, democracy, advocacy, and civic engagement.
(IYC) seeks up to 100 underrepresented Iowa high school youth (e.g. minority youth, youth in poverty, and youth with special needs) ages 15-18, to participate in a year-long program which provides students the knowledge, abilities, and direction to advocate and enact change in their communities and at the state-level for issues affecting youth.
Through the IYC experience students attain a variety of skills including public speaking, problem solving, and political debate in multicultural leadership settings. The students also report that IYC participation improves their interest in the legislative process and helps to provide a more hands-on learning experience in the proposal, debate, and passing of bills.
Join IYC in 2018-2019 for your voice to be heard. ALL APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 11TH, 2018
Info & Application
 "If you're craving the chance to enunciate your beliefs, then State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council is for you. Advocacy can begin with one person, but it fulfills goals for the whole."
-Sibani Ram, State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council
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The State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC) is a non-partisan policy advising organization comprised of young people from across Iowa between the ages of 14 and 20. These youth leaders are selected to represent all Iowa youth and engage in topics important to young Iowans. Concerns are drafted and shared with policy makers during the legislative session.
SIYAC was originally established in 2001 by Governor Tom Vilsack as a way to inform legislators and policymakers on issues important to youth. In 2009, SIYAC was established in Iowa Code §216A.140(8) under the Department of Human Rights, Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development.
SIYAC has 21 voting and 3 non-voting members. Quarterly meetings are held in Des Moines at the State Capitol Building; monthly meetings are held via conference calls. New members are selected in June of each year and serve two-year terms. There are no participation fees.
For more information, contact Rachel Nulle, SIYAC Coordinator, at rachel.nulle@iowa.gov or 515-725-2836.
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