YOUTH
Tailoring outreach, engagement, and development to support upcoming leaders is part of IAC's commitment to see beyond what we need right now to ensure the health and prosperity of future generations. Our youth programs equip Native youth with employable skills, higher education resources, immersive learning experiences and virtual engagement opportunities nationwide.
MISSION
In response to the growing age gap in the agriculture industry, IAC prioritizes youth and young adult programs. We wholeheartedly believe that youth are the future and deserve a head start.
​
The Youth program offers leadership development opportunities such as internships, fellowships and apprenticeships, plus technical assistance to support youth agricultural endeavors.
EDUCATE & EMPOWER NATIVE YOUTH
PROJECT LEAP
Wth support from Newman’s Own Foundation and our expansive network of partners, IAC is encouraging youth to LEAP into the world of agriculture.
​
Project LEAP provides resources to support Native youth investments in their professional development across agriculture. For projects and opportunities related to agriculture, natural resources, and food systems, a maximum of $500 may be awarded. Awards will be granted on a rolling basis until all funds have been distributed.
2025 BOB MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Preference will be given to full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Science, Environmental Management, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, or other related fields of food or agricultural study. Part-time and/or graduate students will be considered after full-time undergraduate students.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact Sunshine Tso at sunshine@indianag.org.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)
If the application deadline is extended, it will be a first come, first serve basis.​
NATIONAL YOUTH
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The IAC National Youth Advisory Council serves as the advising body for the IAC Youth program, ensuring the needs of youth in Indian Country are properly met within IAC programs.
​
Applications for 2024 will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions have been filled. Eligible applicants must be 18-27 years of age. Successful NYAC applicants will serve in shaping the leadership roles that this body will carry forward.
The following regions have open council positions: Eastern, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southeast, and Southern Plains.
NYAC MEMBES
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Thomas Peters
Great Lakes
Native Youth Advisory Council
Marcellus McDonald
Western
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
TEAM
Youth Program Director
Youth Program Specialist
Youth Program Specialist
Youth Program Specialist
UPCOMING EVENTS
No events at the moment