Youth Advisory Committee

The Program

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is envisioned to provide high school students with a unique opportunity to acquire leadership skills in a professional environment.  The program will focus on aiding students to learn about the industries that are imperative to our local economy with an education-based experience to inspire our future leaders.

Composed of six (6) monthly informative sessions and six (6) tours, the program exposes students to the major industries within the 35th Congressional District.  Students will learn about transportation challenges, trade, education, law enforcement, health care, government and the legislative process. The program will begin in January and conclude in June. Sessions will be held on the second Tuesday and tours on the second Thursday of every month from 4:30-6:30pm. 

Who can apply?

Interested high school students residing in the 35th Congressional District may apply. (Bloomington, Chino, Ontario, Montclair, Pomona, and southern portions of Fontana and Rialto).

To check if you are a resident of the 35th District, you may visit http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/. 

How to apply?

Applications may be submitted starting Friday, September 1, 2018. Participants will be selected on a rolling basis until slots are filled. All applications are due by Friday, December 8, 2018.

To register click HERE. 

Submit a completed application form and a copy of school transcripts (unofficial acceptable). Students may submit their completed application packet by email, mail, fax, or may personally deliver it to Congresswoman Norma Torres’ District Office:

Information:

To obtain an application packet and information regarding the Youth Advisory Committee, please contact Sol Guerra at Congresswoman Norma Torres District Office at 909-481-6474 or Marisol.Guerra@mail.house.gov.