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Lothan Youth Achievement Center LoYAC

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Lothan Youth Achievement Center LoYAC

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    6. Our Mission We strive to provide the youth with unique opportunities to help them evolve into highly effective young leaders

    7. Our Vision Through spreading the LoYAC model, we envision Arab Youth leading their communities towards peace and prosperity.

    8. Wildly Important Goals (WIGs)

    9. Other Important Goals

    10. Enhancing Youth Employability On Job Training Summer Program Part-time Program International Internships

    11. Enhancing Youth Employability Summer Program High School and University students Program duration is 6 weeks (Summer Holidays) Youth complete 180 hours of work Mandatory community service Weekend activities Experience certificates and remuneration Participants can choose from over 70 private and public sector companies

    12. Summer Program On-job Training

    13. Summer Program Weekly Meetings

    14. Enhancing Youth Employability Part-time Program University students Program duration is 10 weeks (January March) 120 240 hours of work Experience certificates and remuneration Over 25 private and public sector companies

    15. Part-Time Program On-job Training

    16. Part-Time Program On-job Training

    17. Enhancing Youth Employability International Internships University students Program duration is 8 weeks Experience Certificates Reputable international organizations and companies

    18. International Internships

    19. International Internships

    20. Enhancing Youth Employability Workshops / Leadership Programs 7 habits workshops Continuous Development Global Entrepreneurship Community Service International Leadership (WYSE) International Volunteering

    21. Continuous Development

    22. Volunteering - Service is My Joy

    23. 7 Habits Workshops College Students

    24. 7 Habits Workshops Teens

    25. Global Entrepreneur - USA

    26. Enhancing Youth Employability LoYAC Academy of Performing Arts LoYAC AC Milan Soccer Academy Poetry Night Music Events Artizana and Graphic Design Exhibition (Invites Media Companies)

    27. Developing Partnerships Public Sector: Internships E.g. KOC, KPC Private Sector: Internships, Sponsorship, Funding, Accreditation E.g. Zain, Dow Chemical, Al Rai Media, AUK International Organizations: Funding, Internships, Youth Development Programs E.g. Arab Fund, FAO, Diplomatic Missions, Lehigh University, UN Habitat

    28. Importance of Internships Valuable work experience Interns are paid for their work by the companies Opportunities to define their future career Character building / skill development Early exposure to work ethics Enriching their CVs Facilitating future employment Building their self esteem Preparation for job market

    29. Partnership Dynamics and Development Careful screening based on company requirement Close supervision of student progress Life skills workshop prior to working Media exposure / acknowledgement Audited statements and annual reports

    30. Why the LoYAC model works Companies have a vested interest in the interns as they pay them for their work Ensures compatibility of students with companies through careful screening and counseling Students are in a secured and protective family environment and enjoy a sense of belonging to an extended family Fun activities to keep them engaged and motivated as they enteract with their peers in a productive manner Adequate manpower to supervise the students Multiple evaluations during the programs Rewards incentives that LoYAC offers to keep competitiveness high

    31. Summer Program (SP) & Part-time Program (PTP) Participation 2002 - 2010

    32. Public / Private Sector Permanent Employment

    33. Private Sector Employment Figures

    34. Gender wise Participation

    35. Volunteerism LoYAC believes that volunteerism is integral to youth development and employability. Our youth volunteer locally in the following: Local community centers for civic services e.g: Autism centers, Down Syndrome, Elderly homes, etc. Awareness committees lead and actioned by our youth eg: Homes Committee, drug awareness Organizing conferences and national events eg: Arab Urban Organization, organizing the Special Olympics International volunteering e.g: Kuwait for Kenya initiative

    36. Service is My Joy (SMJ) Volunteering Program Participation 2007 - 2010

    37. Social Paradigm Shifts in Kuwait Summer and part-time jobs Kuwaiti youth in service oriented jobs Introducing the concept of community service to the youth Promoting Theater and Performing Arts

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