IOWA YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Guided by our commitment to community, Iowa’s electric cooperatives has a long history of supporting students in the communities we serve through scholarships and leadership opportunities.
During the 3 Zoom sessions in October, students will be inspired by our line-up of speakers and presenters. Students will learn how to advocate for issues that are important to them and gain leadership development skills from a motivational speaker.
Once students register online, they can attend the 3-part webinar series from their own computer or mobile device. Each Zoom session will last around 45-60 minutes and focus on a specific topic:
- Thursday, Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. – Cooperative Business Model
- Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7:00 p.m. – Advocacy
- Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m. – Leadership
At the end of each live session, one lucky attendee will be selected at random to win a pair of Apple AirPods. Students who attend all 3 sessions will be entered into a random drawing for a $1,000 college scholarship.
Mark your calendar for IYLA 2026!
Oct. 1 - Cooperative Business Model
Oct. 13 - Advocacy
Oct. 22 - Leadership
VIDEO ARCHIVE
2025 Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
2024 Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
2023 Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
Sesson 1 (43 minutes) Oct. 3, 2023
- Welcome (1 minute)
- Youth Tour (2 minutes)
- Cooperative Careers (9 minutes)
Session 2 (22 minutes) Oct. 19, 2023
- Welcome (1 minute)
- Youth Tour (3 minutes)
Session 3 (37 minutes) Oct. 26, 2023
2022 Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
Session 1 (1 hours) Oct. 6, 2022
- Welcome (1 minute)
- Learn about Iowa Co-op Careers (13 minutes)
- Sneak Peak: Iowa Youth Tour (3 minutes)
Session 2 (45 minutes) Oct. 18, 2022
- Welcome (<1 minute)
- Iowa Youth Tour (2 minutes)
Session 3 (50 minutes) Oct. 27, 2022.
- Welcome (<1 minute)
- Iowa Youth Tour Panel (12 minutes)
2021 Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
Session 1 (1 hour) Oct. 5, 2021
- Jim Matheson's welcome (1 minute)
- Learn about Iowa Co-op Careers (13 minutes)
- Sneak Peak: Iowa Youth Tour (3 minutes)
Session 2 (40 minutes) Oct. 14, 2021
- Welcome (2 minutes)
- Iowa Youth Tour (3 minutes)
Session 3 (46 minutes) Oct. 26, 2021
- Welcome (1 minute)
- Iowa Youth Tour Panel (12 minutes)
Presentations:
The Cooperative Advantage by Adam Schwartz, Founder, The Cooperative Way
Rural Iowa Advocacy by Haley Moon, Advocacy & Political Action Manager, IAEC
Additional Resource:
Cooperative Resource Guide: This brief guide is designed for young people to learn more about cooperatives and resources for further education and employment (including internship opportunities).