Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program

The Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program (OYCL) is a virtual, part-time, three-month paid fellowship for youth ages 16 to 26 to equip them with the skills and tools they need to directly advocate to lawmakers. Congressional Liaisons will join online trainings twice a month, participate in short assignments and check-ins, and share their experiences with each other as they learn to be advocates for themselves and their communities, speaking up on behalf of Opportunity Youth to hold politicians accountable to the communities they serve. This program, which offers $2500 in compensation, was designed with and for Opportunity Youth (young people who have been disconnected from both school and work) to level up their advocacy skills and connect to others working for more equitable access to opportunity. Learn more about the program and past cohorts on the Forum for Youth Investment website and apply by April 14, 2025.