New America is currently accepting applications for its PAYA Youth Council 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About New America PAYA Youth Council
The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) Youth Council is a group of current and former youth apprentices who collaborate over a year-long term to develop youth-led projects that spread the word about the value of youth apprenticeship and improve it for other young people around the country.
Benefits of New America PAYA Youth Council
- The Council's work will culminate in a free trip to Washington, DC, for an in-person summit in June 2027. Council members receive a $1,650 stipend for their service.
New America PAYA Youth Council Requirements
You are eligible to apply if you are:
- At least 16 years old but not yet 24 as of June 1, 2026.
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a youth apprenticeship program in the PAYA Network.
- Able to travel to, attend, and actively participate in the in-person summit in Washington, DC, in June 2027. (PAYA will cover travel expenses for each participant and, for participants under 18 or in high school, for one adult chaperone.)
- Able to attend and actively participate in at least 10 out of 12 virtual meetings, held once a month on weekday evenings via Zoom for two hours (generally 6-8 pm Eastern time). Meetings will run from June 2026 through July 2027.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 April, 2026
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