| Are you considering developing or supporting a | | | | programs are inclusive. They include the average and |
| leadership program for youth? Forge full steam ahead | | | | often overlooked, not just straight A students. |
| because there's nothing to lose and everything to gain. | | | | 3. Youth receive current, cutting edge techniques, |
| Leadership training maximizes the potential, productivity, | | | | strategies and solutions. |
| and results of youth. It's a win-win! | | | | Youth receive current information on leadership |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The creation of a | | | | challenges, the traits of leaders, what it takes to lead, |
| thousand forests is in one acorn." Likewise, sowing a | | | | motivating others, how to resolve conflict, dealing with |
| solid leadership training program into the lives of | | | | difficult people, effective presentation skills, etiquette, |
| teenagers reaps a harvest of leaders for life. You'll | | | | practical money skills and more. |
| offer youth the opportunity to gain these five benefits | | | | 4. Youth gain experience through service learning |
| from one powerful seed. | | | | projects. |
| 1. Youth develop key skills. | | | | According to Donald H. McGannon, "Leadership is |
| Youth develop skills in communications, critical thinking, | | | | action, not position." Hence, service learning projects |
| leadership, problem solving, and human relations. | | | | provide action and valuable experience. Youth explore |
| Leaders need these skills to be effective in their roles. | | | | real issues as they work with leaders in the nonprofit |
| At the same time, youth learn about character, values, | | | | sector, business, and government. At the same time |
| and ethics. Where would any leader be without them? | | | | they build relationships with mentors who serve as |
| 2. Youth build confidence. | | | | positive role models. |
| Leadership training inspires teenagers to dream more, | | | | 5. Youth get positive results. |
| to do more, and to become more. Everything begins | | | | "If you don't know where you're going any road will get |
| with confidence and a good leadership training | | | | you there...if you don't know where you're going no |
| program helps each young person discover that he or | | | | road will get you there. A solid youth leadership |
| she has the potential to lead. This potential gets | | | | program sets teenagers on the right path - one paved |
| nurtured through learning activities, special projects, | | | | with opportunity. It positions youth for ongoing positive |
| internships, and community service. | | | | results. Skills are developed, information is imparted, |
| Think about it. Who does not want to be thought of as | | | | and experience is gained. |
| a leader? That's why the best leadership training | | | | |