City of New Orleans, LA
08/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/01/2024 14:18
City of New Orleans Announces JCLA and MYAC Applications Now Open
August 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
City of New Orleans Announces JCLA and MYAC Applications Now Open
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office, in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Youth and Families, today announced that applications for the Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA) and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) are now open.
This dual program will provide youth with an in-depth look at City government while offering engaging, hands-on demonstrations and presentations that give participants an insider's view of how the City of New Orleans operates. It's designed to allow emerging young leaders to build contacts and organizational insights while refining the tools to architect systems-level change. Students become active in the community by participating in local government and building a greater capacity for civic participation.
MYAC directly advises the Mayor on policies and issues influencing youth wellbeing. MYAC members develop recommendations through legislative research, constituent data review and conducting an annual youth town hall to determine priority impact areas.
WHO: 8th to 12th grade Orleans Parish high school students
WHEN: Sept. 28 to July 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (one Saturday a month)
WHERE: New Orleans City Hall (1300 Perdido St.)
Now Accepting Applications for 2024-2025
All new youth in 8th to 12th grade interested in learning more about City government and becoming a part of JCLA and MYAC are invited to apply. All applicants must go through the application and interview process to be considered.
Applications will be accepted until Sept. 1 at midnight or until capacity is reached.
Criteria to apply:
- Reside within New Orleans city limits
- Be enrolled and attending a Louisiana school or home-school in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade
- Provide 1 letter of recommendation (from a teacher, mentor, coach, clergy, etc.). Please email the letter to [email protected] with "MYAC Letter of Recommendation" in the subject line.
Applications can be found online at either nola.gov/jcla or nola.gov/myac.
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