City of Cedar Rapids, IA
08/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 12:32
Students Invited to Explore and Define Their Future at the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Conference
Cedar Rapids-area high school students are invited to attend the 2026 Mayor's Youth Conference, returning to the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Registration is free and open to all area high school students this fall. Those interested in attending are encouraged to apply early for this limited-capacity event.
Students will spend the day exploring post-graduation pathways, connecting with local professionals, hearing from a variety of subject matter experts, and discovering ways they can grow and thrive in Cedar Rapids now and into the future.
New this year: hands-on sessions introducing the Mayor's Youth Climate Action Fund, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Students who follow this path will learn how to apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding to support youth-driven climate projects in Cedar Rapids.
"Young people bring new ideas, creativity, and a fresh perspective to the challenges facing Cedar Rapids," Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell said. "This event has become a steppingstone for our youth, an investment in their personal and professional development, and an opportunity to become part of the next generation of leaders in Cedar Rapids," said O'Donnell.
To learn more and apply, visit the City website at CityofCR.com/MYC.
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