The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives launched a new online program in 2021 for rural high school students. Iowa Youth Leadership Academy gears towards high school students with a passion for leadership. The program opens their eyes to how cooperatives impact our daily lives and opportunities through cooperative careers and Youth Tour. Students learn how to advocate for important issues and hear from dynamic speakers.
In 2021, participating students received a cool swag box and a chance to win awesome prizes. At the end of each session, the IYLA gave away a pair of Apple Air Pods, and IYLA entered the names of students who attended all three sessions into a drawing for a $1,000 college scholarship!
The Co-op will provide more information on the IYLA as it becomes available. For questions, contact Jenny McIntyre at ACREC at 888-788-1551.
