the curriculum is designed to be flexible and accommodate different populations. there are two versions of the yes curriculum: unit i. youth as leaders introduces participants to the yes program, builds group norms and team identification, provides examples of youth leadership, engages participants in leadership roles within the program, involves participants in setting goals for the year, and motivates them to work toward these goals. learning about our community provides participants with skills and experiences to identify and assess conditions …

we’ve developed a hands-on approach to skills development that includes deeper levels of learning and leadership training. service-learning and leadership training helps youth in middle and high school develop deep understanding of the service in combination with leadership skill building. through training, young people learn what it means to plan and execute projects that are impactful for the community and themselves. whatever the needs of your young people in relation to service, leadership or social entrepreneurship, we customize trainings that …

john quincy adams said that “if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more…you are a leader.” however, are we bold enough to speculate that some of our youth today are self-centered and they spark some negativity? look at social media, at the news and speak to the youth on the street, and they will express blame, and point out short comings. it is important to note that this is not a political inclined …

one of the things i love about a new year is the top 10 lists that help us look reflect back and plan ahead. naturally, you’ll find some more relevant than others, but it makes for a quick guide to what i hope will be helpful posts on the subject in question. but before you stop at conversation #1, realize the other six are all tied to growth. here are some articles that can help you pinpoint why your church …

how to start a mentoring program: creating a structurethe first step anyone thinking about starting a mentoring program should take is to define what the objective of the program will be. but the most common type of mentoring program is one-to-one pairs, and thus the most common conundrum is how to pair mentees and mentors. but she says the programs in which the participants have some input are usually the most successful.one way of allowing input might be to have …