Youth Leadership Training

Purpose: To develop the leadership capacity of key youth members of the YCW site.

Length: One or two days

Target Audience: High School Age Youth (may be suitable for some middle schoolers)

Curriculum Components:

• Assessing their personal leadership style
• Identifying the elements of good planning
• Learning to utilize basic communication skills for leadership
• Gaining techniques concerning how to relate to adults in adult-led institutions
• A basic understanding of the value and dynamics of prevention and how it works.

What do the Participants Take Home With Them?

Since this is a customized training, the benefits will change according to the components presented.

• A better understanding of their own personal leadership style and how it will influence their YCW.
• Techniques to aid them in being more effective leaders of their YCW.
• Handouts to assist them in their management of their YCW activities.

Session Overview:

A one-day training

• Defining Leadership
• Character in Leadership
• Group Interaction
• Youth/Adult Partnerships
• Building Community Allies
• Recruitment and Motivation

A two-day training

• Defining Leadership
• Character in Leadership
• Group Interaction
• Getting Started
• Implementation
• Conflict Management
• Youth/Adult Partnerships
• Building Community Allies
• Recruitment and Motivation

Participant Assessment

At the first-ever leadership training, 29 out of 31 said they would "absolutely recommend" this training to others.

Are you interested?

To find out more about YCW trainings, including costs and procedures for contracting a training in your area, or attending a YCW National Training, contact the Training Department at YCWA 305-670-2409, tech-assistance@ycwa.org.