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Youth LeadershipYouth LeadershipYoung Professionals Young Professionals
Workshop 2013Workshop 2013
Preparing Young People for a Future of Success and Excellence
How do young people feel more comfortable in communicating with others?
How do young people feel more comfortable in communicating with others?
Face to FaceInterviews
PresentationPublic SpeakingSocial interaction
One-on-One Speakingetc.
ElectronicallyE-mailTwitter
FacebookInstagram
Flickretc…
Now, more than ever, youth needs guidance in developing their communication skills.
Young people are often more comfortable communicating electronically than speaking face to face.
Yet many events in teenagers’ lives require interpersonal communication skills to be resolved successfully.
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MISSION
- Prepare young people for the future- Meet the challenges of our real life - Help find full potentials in professional Life - Become socially, morally, emotionally,
physically, and cognitively competent. - More…
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Youth Leadership
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Youth Leadership
(1) Youth leadership is the ability to guide or direct others on a course of action, influence the opinion and behavior of other people, and show the way by going in advance”
(Wehmeyer, Agran, & Hughes, 1998)
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Youth Leadership
(2) Youth leadership is the ability to analyze one's own strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem to carry them out.
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Youth Leadership
This includes the ability to identify community resources and use them, not only to live independently, but also to establish support networks to participate in community life and to effect positive social change.
!!CHANGE!!
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Youth Leadership
!!CHANGE!!
Example: President Barack Obama – HarlemHe chose to help underprivileged African-American people in Harlem rather than making money as a lawyer after graduating from Harvard University…
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Outcomes - Benefits
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Youth Leadership Benefits
Increased self esteem, popularity, and sense of personal control
Increased development of leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Increased dependability and job responsibility Increased communication in the family Decreased psychosocial problems
(i.e., loneliness, shyness)
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Youth Leadership Benefits
Increased Academic Achievement Increased Motivation to Succeed Increased Positive Health Decisions Increased Social Skills Improved Conflict Resolution Skills Decreased involvement in Risky Behaviors
(i.e., tobacco, alcohol and drug use)
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Why is YLP/YPLP important for You?
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Why is YLP/YPLP important for You?
Assist you to become self-sufficient Become productive members of society Assist in the development of advocacy (self-
determination) skills Foster making informed choices Expose you to role models and leaders
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Public Speaking?
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• Participate in and lead group discussion or meetings.
• Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and leadership skills
• Overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience.
• Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.
• Listen carefully to others' ideas.
Public Speaking?
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HOW?
BEwho you are
“Either exist as you are or be as you exist”Mawlana Jelaleddin Rumi
KNOWthe skills of teaching and leading
DOLeadership Skills, Communicating
Problem Solving, Planning, Conflict Resolution
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HOW?
Activities that are challenging, interesting and related to everyday life
Opportunities to participate in decision-making relating to things youth care about
Relationships with emotionally supportive adults
Academic-focused programs with recreational activities
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How?
Opportunities for skill-building Integration of family, school and
community efforts Physical and psychological safety Opportunities to belong Positive social norms
How can you make a difference?
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How can you make a difference?
Professionally Voluntarily Philanthropy Altruism Dedication
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Albert Einstein –
A Life dedicated for others is worth living.
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How to be Successful?
Attitudes
Skills
Knowledge
MyGoals
PositiveBehaviorChange
ImprovedPerformance
Formula for Success
Internal Developmental AssetsInternal Developmental Assets
CommitmentCommitmentto Learningto Learning
PositivePositiveValuesValues
SocialSocialCompetenciesCompetencies
PositivePositiveIdentityIdentity
Achievement motivation
School engagement
Homework
Bonding to school
Reading for Pleasure
Caring
Equality & Social Justice
Integrity
Honesty
Responsibility
Restraint
Planning & decision-making
Interpersonal competence
Cultural competence
Resistance skills
Peaceful conflict resolution
Personal Power
Self-esteem
Sense of Purpose
Positive view of personal
future
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SupportSupport EmpowermentEmpowermentBoundaries &Boundaries &ExpectationsExpectations
ConstructiveConstructiveUse of TimeUse of Time
Family support
Positive family communication
Other adult relationships
Caring neighborhood
Caring school climate
Parent involvement
in school
Community values youth
Youth as resources
Service to others
Safety
Family boundaries
School boundaries
Neighborhood boundaries
Adult role models
Positive peer influence
High expectations
Creative activities
Youth programs
Religious community
Time at home
External Developmental AssetsExternal Developmental Assets
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How can you be Global Leaders?
How can you become Global Citizens?
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How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?
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COMMUNICATIONEarn multiple communicative skills such as languages,
computer skills, social media, print/visual media
NETWORKINGMeet Global and Young Global Leaders
DIVERSITYMeet People from Across the Spectrum of Society
How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?
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ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONSVisit Esteemed Academic Institutes NATIONAL / GLOBAL POLITICS
Learn National/Global Political Perspectives
ECONOMY / BUSINESSESExperience Global Business Approaches
How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?
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HEALTH / ENVIRONMENTDiscuss Global Environmental and Health Issues
WORLD HISTORYEnjoy Historical, Cultural and Natural Sites
ARTS & CULTUREAttend Visual and Performing Arts Programs and Events
How can you be Successful Leaders?
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How can you be Successful Leaders?
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All of the above, +
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDStrong Academic Background
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITYWell-Prepared College Package: GRE, GMAT, LSAT etc.
PERSONAL SKILLSCommunication, Language Proficiency, Interview Skills
How can you be Successful Leaders?
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CULTURECultural Understanding
MANAGEMENTOrganizational Management
OTHERS…
NATIONAL LEVEL
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Recommendations… - Government (Local-State-Federal Levels)- Political Parties & Their Programs and Policies- Current News / Local, State, Federal Media Outlets- Engage with Other Youth Leadership Groups- Plan and organize YLP agenda and focus points- Participate Youth Leadership Forums- Others….
GLOBAL LEVEL
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Recommendations…
- Global Issues (Social, Economic, Environmental)- United Nations & Global Organizations
- Countries & Governance (National, Regional, Global)- Current News / Local, Regional Media Outlets- Engage with Other Youth Leadership Groups- Plan and organize YLP agenda and focus points- Participate Youth Leadership Forums- Others…
So…
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?Your questions and comments please.Your questions and comments please.
For More Information…
Mehmet Kilic
Director
Center for Global AffairsPEACE ISLANDS INSTITUTE
535 Fifth Avenue 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017(646) 853-5133
mkilic@peaceislands.org
www.peaceislands.org
Thank you for your attention!Thank you for your attention!
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