Register Now For The First-Ever Mayor's Youth Conference

Cedar Rapids-area high school students are invited to attend the first-ever Mayor’s Youth Conference on Monday, October 9 at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library.

Applications are available through Friday, September 15 on the City website at CityofCR.com/MYC.

Participants will spend a day with their peers exploring educational and career opportunities in the area, networking with the next generation of young professionals, and discovering how they can grow and thrive in Cedar Rapids after graduation.

Registration is free and open to students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year this fall. Those interested in attending are encouraged to apply soon for this limited-capacity event.

Please note: As part of this event, the City of Cedar Rapids is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Community members of any and all: ethnicities, cultures, and races; gender expressions, LGBTQIA, and gender-queer communities; all levels of mental and physical ability; and religious, spiritual, and nonspiritual traditions are welcome and encouraged to attend. Everyone has something valuable to contribute.

We also recognize that some individuals may require accommodations to fully participate in our event. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this event, should contact Rachel McCracken at 319-286-5148 or email r.mccracken@cedar-rapids.org as soon as possible. TTY users may also call 711 (Iowa Relay Service).