APPLY TO BE A MEMBER OF COYAC
COYAC is a statewide organization dedicated to youth-led civic service learning. COYAC youth members chair policy committees that analyze issues impacting youth across Colorado. Policy recommendations can include amending current laws or advocating for new ones. COYAC members conduct research, write problem/solution memos, meet with subject matter experts, build relationships with legislators, and seek feedback from their peers and communities. Recent COYAC proposals inspired new Colorado laws supporting youth mental health, disordered eating prevention, education for physicians, youth involvement in education standards review, discipline in public schools, and more!
Learn more at coyac.org/our-work.
COYAC has openings to represent:
State senate districts across the state: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35 (Find your senate district)
1 Southern Ute Indian Tribe seat
1 Ute Mountain Ute Tribe seat
What students gain from COYAC
Practical knowledge about how laws are made in Colorado
Leadership and negotiating skills
Experience working and learning with diverse groups of people, coalition building, and teamwork
Personal accountability, accomplishment, and confidence
Skills in public speaking, research, and outreach
Opportunity to build relationships in Colorado government, policy, and advocacy
New friends!
Apply here by June 5: coyac.org/apply
