Iowa Youth Leadership Academy

Register for the 2026 Iowa Youth Leadership Academy HERE!

Guided by our commitment to community, Iowa’s electric cooperatives are excited to host an online program for high school students.

The Iowa Youth Leadership Academy is geared toward high school students who are interested in service, advocacy and leadership. Our two sessions will show them how cooperatives impact our daily lives and the career opportunities available to them throughout rural Iowa. They’ll learn how to advocate for issues important to them and hear from dynamic speakers!

2026 Zoom sessions (45 to 60 minutes):

Sunday, Oct. 4 – 7:00 p.m. 
Why Cooperatives Matter and How to Effectively Advocate

Sunday, Oct. 18 – 7:00 p.m.
Being a Leader

At the end of each live session, one attendee will be selected at random to win a $500 scholarship. Students who attend both sessions will be entered into a bonus drawing for a $1,000 college scholarship. All students who register online will receive a special box of co-op goodies in the mail.