Register your high school group for the Climate Action Planning Event!
Student Opportunities > Youth Leadership Council
Thursday, January 22 (11AM-3PM)
Gotham Tech High School, 53-16 Northern Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377
High school teachers and staff, invite your students to attend this in-person event at Gotham Tech High School, developed by our Youth Leadership Council!
Students will meet with local organizations, participate in a book and formalwear clothing swap, and learn about environmental justice in NYC. At the end of the event, they will make a climate action plan for their school or community.
Register your student group for Climate Action Planning Event, and share the flyer with your school.
Are you a high school student in New York City Public Schools ready to make a positive impact in your community? Apply to join our Youth Leadership Council (YLC)!
As a YLC member, you'll gain exciting opportunities like:
Leading climate action in your school
Building leadership, organizational, and soft skills for your future
Networking with youth and professionals across the city
Planning key events like the Climate Action Planning Event and Youth Climate Summit
Meetings are twice a month from 4:30 - 6:30 pm: one virtual skill-building session and one in-person meeting.
Students will need to upload a reference letter from someone who can speak to your strengths.
Application for 2025-26 Youth Leadership Council is now closed.