Raleigh, N.C. – Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students  to apply for the 50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).  

“North Carolina’s Youth Legislative Assembly offers students a unique opportunity to learn first-hand  about the legislative process and to develop leadership skills that will help them succeed in life,” said  Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore. “We are proud to continue  this long tradition of helping prepare our state’s future leaders.” 

The Legislative Services Office, under the North Carolina General Assembly, is now accepting applications  for the conference to be held April 8 – 10, 2022, in Raleigh. Applications will be accepted through  February 1, 2022. The application can be found online at https://www.ncleg.gov/YLA . 

The YLA teaches high school students about the laws governing North Carolina’s citizens as well as the  lawmaking process. Students draft, debate and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in  research, interviewing, group facilitation and policy writing. As the bills are debated, the students get a chance  to practice communicating their ideas, opinions and experiences in a team-building environment.  At the conclusion of the three-day program, the participants have a better understanding of the lawmaking  process as well as enhanced written and oral communication skills.  

YLA provides the opportunity for North Carolina’s youth to engage with peers from across the state in a  structured, positive, youth-focused environment. The YLA program is open to students in North Carolina who  are in good standing at a public, private, charter or home school.  

For more information please email YLA Coordinator erica.gallion@ncleg.gov or call 919-301-1372. ###