
Thank you for your interest in the PAYA Youth Council. We are excited to see your application! You can find the complete application instructions and more information about the Youth Council on the Applicant Information website:
https://payanetwork.newamerica.org/youth-council
If you have questions about or need assistance completing this application, please reach out to Lancy Downs at downs@newamerica.org.
Application deadline: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for this program, you must be:
1) A current participant or a recent alumnus of a PAYA Network youth apprenticeship program. All PAYA Network programs are located in the United States.
2) Between the ages of 16 and 24 as of June 1, 2026.
If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, we will not be able to consider your application.
PAYA Youth Council Application

Thank you for your interest in the PAYA Youth Council. We are excited to see your application! You can find the complete application instructions and more information about the Youth Council on the Applicant Information website:
https://payanetwork.newamerica.org/youth-council
If you have questions about or need assistance completing this application, please reach out to Lancy Downs at downs@newamerica.org.
Application deadline: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for this program, you must be:
1) A current participant or a recent alumnus of a PAYA Network youth apprenticeship program. All PAYA Network programs are located in the United States.
2) Between the ages of 16 and 24 as of June 1, 2026.
If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, we will not be able to consider your application.