Congressional Youth Cabinet

Each spring, The Congressional Youth Cabinet encourages high school students in the 1st Congressional District to have their voices heard. The CYC is an immersive experience that will broaden students’ knowledge of government and provide the opportunity for our youth to develop their leadership skills and a forum to advocate for issues important to them. That is why Congressman John B. Larson developed the first ever Congressional Youth Cabinet to give local youth access to their elected officials. This bipartisan program on government and civic leadership, for high school students in Connecticut's First Congressional District advocates for the interest’s area youth, providing a forum for matters affecting young people and offers students with an inside look at the inner workings of federalism. The program will run from March to May. Though most meetings will be virtual, we anticipate some in person activities as well.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Students must be sophomore, junior, senior at the time of the application and should have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

• Candidates must complete the application, waiver, and agreement form.

• Applicants must submit an essay and submit one letter of recommendation. Essay questions and recommendation guidelines are listed in the frequently asked questions section.

• Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date. Apply by February 13th, 2023.

Email completed applications to: or mail completed application to:

Office of Congressman John B. Larson
Attn: Congressional Youth Cabinet
361 East Main Street, Third Floor
East Hartford, CT 06118

TO APPLY

• Email completed applications to _________________or mail to

  • Office of Congressman John B. Larson
    361 East Main Street, Third Floor
    East Hartford, CT 06118
    
    Before February 13th, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Candidates must submit the application, one essay question, and one letter of recommendation.

• What are the essay questions?

  • Why do you want to serve on the Congressional Youth Cabinet and what topics would you like to see discussed? Be sure to discuss the importance of public service. (400-600 words)

  • What do you hope to contribute to the Congressional youth Cabinet and what would you like to gain from the experience? (400-600 words)

• What letters of recommendation are required?

  • We require one letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or community member who can tell us why you would be a good candidate for participation on this cabinet.

PROGRAM NOTIFICATION

Students should expect to hear from our office 10-14 business days. This amount may vary due to application volume. However, we will contact you with a decision as soon as it has been made.

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