Youth Leadership Young Professionals Workshop 2013 Preparing Young

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? Electronically E-mail Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr etc… Face to Face Interviews Presentation Public Speaking Social interaction One-on-One Speaking etc.

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. Now, more than ever, youth needs guidance in developing their communication skills.

MISSION - 5 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…

Youth Leadership 6

Youth Leadership l (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) 7

Youth Leadership l 8 (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.

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!! 9

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… 10

Outcomes - Benefits 11

Youth Leadership Benefits l l l 12 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)

Youth Leadership Benefits l l l 13 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)

Why is YLP/YPLP important for You? 14

Why is YLP/YPLP important for You? l l l 15 Assist you to become self-sufficient Become productive members of society Assist in the development of advocacy (selfdetermination) skills Foster making informed choices Expose you to role models and leaders

Public Speaking? 16

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 17 speaking and leadership skills

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 18 Leadership Skills, Communicating Problem Solving, Planning, Conflict Resolution

HOW? l Activities that are challenging, interesting and related to everyday life l Opportunities to participate in decision-making relating to things youth care about l Relationships with emotionally supportive adults l Academic-focused programs with recreational activities 19

How? l l l 20 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? 21

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

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

How to be Successful?

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

Internal Developmental Assets Commitment to Learning Achievement motivation School engagement Homework Bonding to school Reading for Pleasure Positive Values Caring Equality & Social Justice Integrity Social Competencies Positive Identity Planning & decision-making Personal Power Interpersonal competence Selfesteem Cultural competence Sense of Purpose Resistance skills Positive view of personal future Honesty Responsibility Restraint Peaceful conflict resolution c Search Institute

External Developmental Assets Support Family support Positive family communication Other adult relationships Caring neighborhood Caring school climate Parent involvement in school Empowerment Community values youth Youth as resources Service to others Safety Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Family boundaries Creative activities School boundaries Youth programs Neighborhood boundaries Religious community Adult role models Time at home Positive peer influence High expectations c Search Institute

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

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 29

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 30

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 31

How can you be Successful Leaders? 32

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

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

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…. 35

GLOBAL LEVEL Recommendations… - Global Issues (Social, Economic, Environmental) - United Nations & Global Organizations 36 - 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…

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Thank you for your attention! For More Information… Mehmet Kilic Director Center for Global Affairs PEACE ISLANDS INSTITUTE 535 Fifth Avenue 6 th Floor New York, NY 10017 (646) 853 -5133 mkilic@peaceislands. org www. resourceassociatescorp. com