Are you a high school student living in Southlake or attending a Carroll Independent School District (CISD) school? Then you need to check out the Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC)!

SYAC is on the hunt for enthusiastic students like you to join our board for the 2024-2025 school year. As a member, you’ll get to be a youth leader in Southlake, advising the City Council on youth issues, helping with cool projects and events, and giving back to your community through awesome volunteer work.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Gain firsthand experience in local government
  • Make new friends and network with community leaders
  • Enhance your college applications with leadership and volunteer experience
  • Have fun while making a difference!

Who Can Apply:

  • Students in grades 9-12
  • Southlake residents or those attending a CISD school
  • Ready to commit to an 8-month term from October to May

How to Apply:

  1. Fill out the digital application
  2. Get your parental consent form signed
  3. Write some awesome essays
  4. Gather a letter of recommendation
  5. Submit everything by August 23, 2024

After the application period closes, applicants will be invited for interviews to join the SYAC Board.

Don’t wait—apply now! This is your chance to be a part of something amazing, develop your leadership skills, and create lifelong memories. Visit the City of Southlake website to get started.

The Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) demonstrated its commitment to learning about local government and leadership development during the recent Texas Municipal League (TML) Youth Action Commission Summit in Lewisville. The annual 2-day conference, hosted by the City of Lewisville Youth Action Council, provided a platform for Youth Advisory Councils statewide to converge, share insights, and enhance their leadership skills.

Eight dedicated  Southlake Youth Action Commission members participated in the summit, immersing themselves in workshops on financial responsibility, effective networking, and community impact. The event featured inspirational speakers, networking socials, and teambuilding activities, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration.

The Southlake delegation excelled in representing their community, showcasing their enthusiasm and dedication to becoming informed and empowered leaders. Through engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds, the SYAC members broadened their perspectives and gained valuable tools to contribute meaningfully as the official youth voice for the City of Southlake.

We are proud of our SYAC members for taking time out of their valuable weekend to engage in this leadership summit and their willingness to expand their horizons. We commend these young leaders for their exemplary representation and commitment to positively impacting their community.

Learn more about the Southlake Youth Action Commission here.

The Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) demonstrated its commitment to learning about local government and leadership development during the recent Texas Municipal League (TML) Youth Action Commission Summit in Lewisville. The annual 2-day conference, hosted by the City of Lewisville Youth Action Council, provided a platform for Youth Advisory Councils statewide to converge, share insights, and enhance their leadership skills.

Eight dedicated  Southlake Youth Action Commission members participated in the summit, immersing themselves in workshops on financial responsibility, effective networking, and community impact. The event featured inspirational speakers, networking socials, and teambuilding activities, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration.

The Southlake delegation excelled in representing their community, showcasing their enthusiasm and dedication to becoming informed and empowered leaders. Through engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds, the SYAC members broadened their perspectives and gained valuable tools to contribute meaningfully as the official youth voice for the City of Southlake.

We are proud of our SYAC members for taking time out of their valuable weekend to engage in this leadership summit and their willingness to expand their horizons. We commend these young leaders for their exemplary representation and commitment to positively impacting their community.

Learn more about the Southlake Youth Action Commission here.

The Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) consists of civic-minded young residents with a passion for learning and giving back to their community.

Each year, young members of the Southlake community volunteer their time to serve on this crucial City board. They learn about local government and share their perspectives as part of the City's youth. This year’s SYAC Chair, Katy Lin, led the group through various projects. They learned about the CIP process, picked up litter on Shady Oaks Dr. through Keep Southlake Beautiful Adopt-A-Street Program, and participated in a City-wide Intern Day.

A soon-to-be graduate of Carroll Senior High School, Katy Lin, is heading to Cambridge, Massachusetts in the Fall to join the Harvard University Class of 2026! She hopes to pursue a concentration in government with a minor in philosophy. Her future career plans include attending law school and becoming a human rights lawyer for an international NGO!

Katy served on SYAC all four years she was in high school. After last year’s Intern Day, Katy procured a summer internship in the City Manager’s Office, where she got a first-hand view of the City's strategy.

“SYAC helped me understand the functions of the City and the greater importance of local government. It widened my understanding of how much municipal decisions affect the lives of residents, often far more than state or national politics. Being a part of SYAC has also taught me the importance of service to my community and instilled a passion to continue that wherever I go.” Katy Lin, SYAC Chair.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Harvard, Katy! We’ll miss seeing you around the City this Fall, but we know you have a bright future ahead!

The Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) consists of civic-minded young residents with a passion for learning and giving back to their community.

Each year, young members of the Southlake community volunteer their time to serve on this crucial City board. They learn about local government and share their perspectives as part of the City's youth. This year’s SYAC Chair, Katy Lin, led the group through various projects. They learned about the CIP process, picked up litter on Shady Oaks Dr. through Keep Southlake Beautiful Adopt-A-Street Program, and participated in a City-wide Intern Day.

A soon-to-be graduate of Carroll Senior High School, Katy Lin, is heading to Cambridge, Massachusetts in the Fall to join the Harvard University Class of 2026! She hopes to pursue a concentration in government with a minor in philosophy. Her future career plans include attending law school and becoming a human rights lawyer for an international NGO!

Katy served on SYAC all four years she was in high school. After last year’s Intern Day, Katy procured a summer internship in the City Manager’s Office, where she got a first-hand view of the City's strategy.

“SYAC helped me understand the functions of the City and the greater importance of local government. It widened my understanding of how much municipal decisions affect the lives of residents, often far more than state or national politics. Being a part of SYAC has also taught me the importance of service to my community and instilled a passion to continue that wherever I go.” Katy Lin, SYAC Chair.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Harvard, Katy! We’ll miss seeing you around the City this Fall, but we know you have a bright future ahead!

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