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Youth Leadership Young Professionals Workshop 2013

Youth Leadership Young Professionals Workshop 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 Face Interviews

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Youth Leadership Young Professionals Workshop 2013

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  1. Youth Leadership Young Professionals Workshop 2013 Preparing Young People for a Future of Success and Excellence

  2. How do young people feel more comfortable in communicating with others?

  3. How do young people feel more comfortable in communicating with others? • Face to Face • Interviews • Presentation • Public Speaking • Social interaction • One-on-One Speaking • etc. Electronically E-mail Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr etc…

  4. Young people are often more comfortable communicating electronically than speaking face to face. Yet many events in teenagers’ lives require interpersonal communication skillsto be resolved successfully. Now, more than ever, youth needs guidance in developing their communication skills.

  5. 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…

  6. Youth Leadership

  7. 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)

  8. 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.

  9. 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!!

  10. Youth Leadership !!CHANGE!! Example: President Barack Obama – Harlem He chose to help underprivileged African-American people in Harlem rather than making money as a lawyer after graduating from Harvard University…

  11. Outcomes - Benefits

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Why is YLP/YPLP important for You?

  15. 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

  16. Public Speaking?

  17. Public Speaking? • Overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience. • Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly. • Listen carefully to others' ideas. • Participate in and lead group discussion or meetings. • Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and leadership skills

  18. HOW? • BE • who you are“Either exist as you are or be as you exist”Mawlana Jelaleddin Rumi • KNOW • the skills of teaching and leading • DO • Leadership Skills, Communicating • Problem Solving, Planning, Conflict Resolution

  19. 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

  20. How? • Opportunities for skill-building • Integration of family, school and community efforts • Physical and psychological safety • Opportunities to belong • Positive social norms

  21. ? How can you make a difference?

  22. ? How can you make a difference? • Professionally • Voluntarily • Philanthropy • Altruism • Dedication

  23. Albert Einstein – • A Life dedicated for others is worth living.

  24. How to be Successful?

  25. Formula for Success Attitudes Skills Knowledge Positive Behavior Change Improved Performance My Goals

  26. Internal Developmental Assets Internal Developmental Assets c Search Institute Commitment to Learning PositiveValues SocialCompetencies Positive Identity 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 Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for Pleasure

  27. External Developmental Assets External Developmental Assets c Search Institute Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Support Empowerment 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

  28. How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens?

  29. How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens? COMMUNICATION Earn multiple communicative skills such as languages, computer skills, social media, print/visual media NETWORKING Meet Global and Young Global Leaders DIVERSITY Meet People from Across the Spectrum of Society

  30. How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens? ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS Visit Esteemed Academic Institutes 
 NATIONAL / GLOBAL POLITICS Learn National/Global Political Perspectives ECONOMY / BUSINESSES Experience Global Business Approaches  

  31. How can you be Global Leaders? How can you become Global Citizens? HEALTH / ENVIRONMENT Discuss Global Environmental and Health Issues 
 WORLD HISTORY Enjoy Historical, Cultural and Natural Sites 
 ARTS & CULTURE Attend Visual and Performing Arts Programs and Events 

  32. How can you be Successful Leaders?

  33. How can you be Successful Leaders? All of the above, + PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDStrong Academic Background COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY Well-Prepared College Package: GRE, GMAT, LSAT etc.
 PERSONAL SKILLS Communication, Language Proficiency, Interview Skills  

  34. How can you be Successful Leaders? CULTURE Cultural Understanding
 MANAGEMENT Organizational Management OTHERS… 

  35. NATIONAL LEVEL • 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….

  36. GLOBAL LEVEL • 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…

  37. So…

  38. Your questions and comments please. Your questions and comments please. ?

  39. Thank you for your attention! Thank you for your attention! 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

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