Get Engaged, Expand Your Network, and Build Your Resume: YPAC Applications Now Open
CCWA welcomes young professionals to join us in exploring world affairs and citizen diplomacy! We are excited to announce that the Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026-2028 cohort.
CARTER E. STRANG YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YPAC)
YPAC provides young professionals in Cleveland with the opportunity to grow their understanding of world events and U.S. foreign policy, develop relationships with subject matter experts and leaders in the Cleveland community, and network with other young professionals with similar interests. YPAC members also advise the CCWA team on programming and priorities, including outreach to other young professionals in Northeast Ohio, and serve as community ambassadors for CCWA and its programs.
Eligibility: YPAC is open to young professionals and students aged 21-35 based in Northeast Ohio. Each YPAC term is for two years, and members can renew until they reach 35. YPAC members must become a Global Citizen or student member of CCWA; commit to attending YPAC meetings and events; and be ready to represent CCWA at other events and in the community.
Click at the link to learn more and apply: Applications for the 2026-2028 cohort have closed.
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