The Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC) is a paid TNOYS leadership development internship/apprenticeship program for youth and young adults to have a voice in systems change. As YALC members, young people have the opportunity to help guide TNOYS’ work and shape the direction of youth services in Texas.

Are you interested in joining the YALC? Please complete the interest form below. You'll receive an email once YALC registration opens for the next cohort. If you have questions about the YALC, please email youthengagement@tnoys.org.

Benefits:

• Gain experience in the following areas and more: advocacy, youth-led training, leadership development, and professional development.
• Gain real world job experience and be trained on skills that you can use to put on your resume.
• Collaborate with executive staff and key decision-makers at TNOYS and other agencies.
• Build relationships and increase your leadership and communication skills.
• Meet and collaborate with peer leaders across Texas who are equally passionate about TNOYS issues.
• Get paid $15 an hour for up to 10 hours a week.

Eligibility: 

• Must be a youth or young adult between the ages of 16 to 25.
• Must have lived experiences in our systems, such as: child welfare/foster care, juvenile justice system involvement, homelessness, etc.
• Have an interest and passion for learning about TNOYS systems-related policy, practice, and partnerships work.
• Agree to uphold the TNOYS mission and vision.