California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN22-30

Issued: January 30, 2023

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is inviting California students with disabilities who are high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the 2022-2023 school year, ending June 2023 to attend a six-day Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) program. This year’s YLF is tentatively scheduled for July 13 – July 19.

YLF will give students the opportunity to learn advocacy and leadership skills from alumni and professionals with disabilities. Students will create a “Personal & Career Leadership Plan” to help reach their future education, independent living, and career goals.

The YLF is scheduled to be held virtually and in person. The first session will be held virtuallyusing Zoom from July 13 – July 15. The second session will be held in-person at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) from July 17 – July 19. A one day break between sessions will allow the participating delegates time to travel to CSUS.

This program will be at no cost to students who are selected. If any delegates need any additional technology and reasonable accommodations for the online sessions, this will be provided at no expense. All travel, lodging, meals, or any accommodations will be covered for the sessions in-person in Sacramento.

To apply for the Youth Leadership Forum, please complete the application and email it to YLF@dor.ca.gov. The final deadline to apply for YLF is Friday, March 17, 2023.

For additional information about YLF, see YLF - Delegate Information for details on this Information Notice.

 

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division