Youth Listening Session in Washington D.C.

Are you or do you know a young person who has a spark for leadership, is willing to share ideas, and would enjoy representing other young adults?

The federal Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP), the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) has partnered with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to bring together young people, supportive adults, and federal policymakers on October 28-29, 2018 to better understand how youth make decisions in their daily lives. We’re looking for 20 young people to help us answer one question - “How do young people make important decisions?” The event will take place in Washington, DC and include ice-breakers, small and large group discussions, idea presentations by participants, and conversation with federal policy-makers.  

Once nominations are received, participants will be selected to ensure a range of voices are present.  AIR staff will contact selected young adults by phone and email, to confirm their availability, ensure interest, gather logistical information for travel and lodging, discuss the opportunity to and answer any questions. Once committed, they will receive a package of preparatory materials and have the opportunity to participate in a webinar to review session objectives, structure, and expectations, and have questions answered.

The nomination form can be completed by a youth-serving professional, agency, or young person, themselves. The form is available HERE OR contact Cassy Blakely at cblakely@air.org for a fillable form and more information.