Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
Empowers students to inspire positive change through servant leadership.
Eligibility
- Available to all students in grades 8 - 12 who live in the Choctaw Nation's service area
- Must participate in two consecutive meetings
- Participate in any combination of two projects/events, trainings, or quarterly conferences
How to Apply
Apply for membership online using the Chahta Achvffa portal.
Additional Information
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) empowers youth to become leaders with a servant attitude toward others. This program utilizes a leadership curriculum to develop students’ potential through creative thinking, presentation, planning and team building to foster success as tomorrow’s leaders. Students are inspired to use their service leadership skills through community service projects to promote positive change within their communities. A transcript of accomplishments will be available to the student for resumes, scholarships and college applications.
John Maxwell Youth Leadership Values Program
Community Service Initiatives
- Promoting literacy
- Going Green Initiative
- Community Enhancement Projects
- Promoting Faith, Family and Culture
- Mentoring
- Prevention and Awareness Initiatives
- Active Duty/Veteran appreciation
Choctaw Nation Sponsored Events
- Veterans Day
- Memorial Day
- Trail of Tears Walk
- College Connect/Career Expo
Youth Advisory Board Sponsored Events
- Speech contest
- Quarterly conferences
- Monthly collaboration
- Professional development training