What happens AFTER Youth Tour?

Well, to put it short and simple: we stay in touch!

Once students get back home, we LOVE that we get to stay in touch (so don’t unfriend me on Facebook or stop following Iowa Youth Tour on social media!!).

We will alert you to all kinds of opportunities for you to consider. Here are just a few!

Involvement in Iowa Rural Power and tickets for/notification of political events in Iowa – Living in Iowa, we all know that we are the epicenter for politics every four years. Youth Tour students have the opportunity to participate in Iowa Rural Power where they have extraordinary access to political leaders from both sides of the aisle. Advocates have the opportunity to meet with presidential candidates and ask them about their plan to ensure reliable, affordable electricity. Students have attended both the Republican and Democratic annual dinners, the Harkin Steak Fry, Branstad-Reynolds Inaugural Ball, Senator Ernst’s Roast and Ride, countless Presidential candidate events all around the state and town hall meetings in their local communities, etc.

Iowa Legislative Page Program - Appointments to the Iowa Legislature as a page are for both full and half-sessions. It is a rare opportunity for qualified high school students to watch the legislative process in action. Pages get to meet legislators, attend meetings and debates, and watch action behind the scenes. Pages work with other students from across the state of Iowa.

United States Senate Youth Program - Established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. 

Internships, both in Iowa and in DC – there are lots of opportunities for internships out there and we will be happy to help you identify one or simply be a reference.

Scholarship opportunities – we will pass along any scholarship announcements we are aware of. One that you will want to consider applying for after your first year of college is the Glenn English National Cooperative Leadership Foundation Scholarship. Each year, one $10,000 (distributed in two $5,000 installments) and four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students working on their first undergraduate degree program.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to contact Shelly at youthtour@iowarec.org.

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