The CA FWD Young Leaders Program (YLP), formerly the Young Leaders Advisory Council, is a two-year program that elevates the next generation of industry, policy, and non-profit leaders. The program focuses on professional development curriculum, peer knowledge exchange, and opportunities to engage with California’s experts across a wide range of interconnected issues: economic development, land use policy, regional governance and stewardship, energy transition, and climate resilience.

CA FWD’s YLP is eligible to California residents ages 20-25 from diverse backgrounds who are committed to intergenerational collaboration and accelerating the shift toward a New California Economy based on sustained, resilient, and inclusive growth.