Overview
The Young Legislators Program (YLP) is an educational program sponsored by the Office of Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. of the 39th Senate District. The goal of the program is to equip our youth with the skills and knowledge to consider a career in government or public service, and an opportunity to learn about the state legislative process, current events, leadership development, financial literacy, and more.
The Young Legislators will meet for six monthly sessions from April through September, on the 4th Wednesdays (except July) from 5pm-7pm at the La Mesa Spring Valley School District Administration Building.
Selection Criteria:
• Open to high school sophomores and juniors who live or attend school in the 39th Senate District.
• Must submit official high school transcript.
• Must complete application form including short essays.
• Must be able to commit to the scheduled sessions.
Program Dates:
Session #1: April 23, 2025
Session #2: May 28, 2025
Session #3: June 25, 2025
Session #4: July 30, 2025
Session #5: August 27, 2025
Session #6: September 24, 2025
You must submit your application by March 1, 2025 to be considered. Upon admission to the program, students must submit a participating agreement. We expect our Young Legislators to demonstrate characteristics for collaborative learning and integrity including adaptability, initiative, respect, and maturity. The attire for each session is business casual unless otherwise noted.
