Youth Advisory Council
The Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a one-week summer program designed for high school students to explore technology, digital equity, and broadband careers. From June 9-13, 2025, at the Hiawatha Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP Office, 628 Oregon, Hiawatha, KS.ÌýStudents will engage in hands-on activities, field trips, and team projects to learn about the tech industry. The program offers exciting opportunities, including a $500 scholarship, a $50 gas card for travel, and a chance to tour high-tech facilities such as the Amelia Earhart Airport Museum and Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP’s headquarters in Everest, KS. Students will also collaborate with peers to create a Cyber Security Awareness Campaign, helping to spread important security messages through videos, reels, and radio ads.
The program is open to current freshmen and sophomores with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must submit a 1-page application along with two references, and a parent must be a Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP customer. With only 6-12 spots available, this is a highly selective opportunity. Participating students will gain valuable experience that can boost their resumes and college applications.
The deadline to apply is May 16, 2025.
Applications are open!
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YAC Events
The 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council Members are:
Kya Keller - Doniphan West High School
Carlee Brown - Horton High School
Julie Lowe - Horton High School
Ava Payne – Sabetha High School
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