• New cohort begins! Connect with small group leaders and attend orientation on Zoom
• Last year’s cohort presents policies to legislators

August to October:

• Attend two-day retreat (in person)
• Bring one-sentence problem statements (Example: Too many teens die in car crashes)
• Create policy committees, chairs, and work plans

November to December

• Advise staff of needed training
• Present ideas to COYAC members for feedback

January to February

• Research the problem and potential solutions
• Meet with experts and organizations

March to April

• Continue outreach to experts and organizations
• Draft problem/solution memos and get feedback from COYAC members
• Attend Day at the Capitol (in person)

May to June

• Finalize memos with policy recommendations (see our previous work)
• Rehearse for presentations to legislators
• Awards & Senior Send-Off Dinner (in person)