What is IYC? | |
Applications for IYC are currently being accepted. Applications are due June 3rd, 2022 Link: bit.ly/IowaYouthCongress2022
Iowa Youth Congress (IYC) seeks up to 100 Iowa high school-aged youth 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. IYC will hold regional meetings throughout the year and will engage students in a one-day Mock Congress event. 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.
Applications for IYC are currently being accepted. Applications are due June 3rd, 2022 Link: bit.ly/IowaYouthCongress2022 | |
Legislative Initiatives: | IYC Members |
In November, IYC members voted on the 2021-2022 Legislative Agenda at the annual event: Mock Congress. | |
IYC and Service | Event Photos |
| District Orientations
Members of IYC met in-person in their districts in August 2021. In total, there are 11 IYC Districts which are based on their geographical areas.
During their District Orientations, they learned about the IYC Program and met each other for the first time. They also did a feedback wall in order to decide what issue topics they will be working on for the 2021-2022 year.
Click here to see past year photos.
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Mock CongressIYC Members at Mock Congress, hosted in the fall of 2021, had the chance to debate and vote on their legislative agenda for the year.
Mock Congress met in person at the Iowa State Capitol where they sat in the House of Representatives.
"My favorite part of IYC so far would have to be Mock Congress and coordinating with my district throughout that day." - 2021-2022 IYC Member | |
QuestionsFor questions regarding applying or IYC in general, please contact the DHR Youth Development Coordinator at kayla.powell@iowa.gov |