CHA Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

About the YAC

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) comprises of 11th and 12th grade students from various high schools in Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City school systems. YAC focuses on youth-civic engagement activities and provides an avenue for youth to amplify their voices for effective community change. YAC provides peer support, leadership skills, and participation in community activities. The YAC helps youth organize and supervise programs for the benefit of area youth and the community and serve as an advisory committee on youth affairs to local leaders. 

Benefits

1. Serve as an advisory committee to local leaders 
2. Network with other youth and other local community partners
3. Volunteer components through service-learning opportunities
4. Provide an opportunity for youth to share their thoughts on what matters as it comes to their health and wellbeing 
5. Building lifelong skills

Qualifications 

• 11th and 12th graders who are currently enrolled in either Kannapolis City Schools or Cabarrus County Schools 
• Ability to attend at least 80% of the scheduled meetings per semester 

Membership:

YAC is a membership-based, and students join through a yearly application process

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Have any questions?

 Please reach out to YAC@cabarrushealth.org with any questions or concerns