Mayor's Youth Conference 2023 Registration

Join Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell for the first-ever Mayor's Youth Conference this fall!

You've planted roots in Cedar Rapids; here's your chance to now envision yourself growing and thriving in this community.

Monday, October 9, 2023, spend a day with us, your peers, area colleges and universities, and local businesses at the Downtown Public Library to learn more about everything Cedar Rapids has to offer!

Explore potential educational and career and opportunities in the area, network with our future's young professionals, and so much more. Discover how you can Grow Here.

Please complete the form below to get your name on our list to receive a packet with more information after summer break. Act fast! Admission is free and there is limited capacity for attendance.

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* 1. First and last name

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* 2. School or personal e-mail address

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* 3. Phone number

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* 4. Graduating class

Senior - Class of 2024

Junior - Class of 2025

Sophomore - Class of 2026

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* 5. Which school do you attend?

Jefferson High School

Kennedy High School

Linn-Mar High School

Metro High School

Prairie High School

Washington High School

Xavier High School

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* 6. Monday, October 9 is an in-service day for CRCSD. Will you need transportation to the conference?

Yes

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* 7. Our conference welcomes all high school sophomores and above, regardless of background or future plans. We understand that not everyone has their post-graduation path figured out yet, and that's okay!

Please let us know your plans after graduation (even if you're unsure) so we can support and empower you to achieve your goals. Choose all that apply:

In-state, four-year bachelor's degree or two-year associates degree from a university or college

Out-of-state, four-year bachelor's degree or two-year associates degree from a university or college

Trade School

Full-time employment

Part-time employment

Community College

Unsure

Something else (please specify)

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* 8. (Optional) This conference will give students a chance to explore potential educational and career opportunities in our area and network with young professionals, mentors, and role models. To ensure this event is valuable and meaningful for you, we want to hear from you!

What information would be most useful to you as you consider your future path? Your feedback will help us design the event to suit your needs and interests!

As part of this event, the City of Cedar Rapids is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Community members of any and all: ethnicities, cultures, and races; gender expressions, LGBTQIA, and gender-queer communities; all levels of mental and physical ability; and religious, spiritual, and nonspiritual traditions are welcome and encouraged to attend. Everyone has something valuable to contribute.

We also recognize that some individuals may require accommodations to fully participate in our event. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this event should contact Rachel McCracken at 319-286-5148 or email r.mccracken@cedar-rapids.org as soon as possible, but no later than Noon on August 1, 2023. TTY users may also call 711 (Iowa Relay Service).