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Help Us Empower their Future
In today’s fast-evolving world, the importance of nurturing leadership skills among our youth cannot be overstated. A recent study by the Center for Creative Leadership highlighted that early leadership training not only boosts self-esteem but significantly enhances decision-making skills and academic performance among young people. Yet, despite these clear benefits, many young individuals in our community lack access to such crucial developmental opportunities. It’s our mission to change this narrative. Please donate to help us all develop leaders of the future.
Developing youth to improve
Youth development allows young individuals to take risks, overcome challenges, and pursue their goals. Confidence fosters resilience and adaptability, essential qualities in today’s dynamic world. Strong communication abilities facilitate success in personal relationships, education, and professional endeavors. By investing in youth development, we create a more capable, empathetic, and innovative future generation.
Our Impact
Through our Youth Leadership Institute, we promote healthy independence and personal empowerment in youth. We provide youth with opportunities to lead, engage, and succeed through experiential learning. They lead meeting facilitations, share decision-making responsibilities, complete required community service and environmental projects, and deliver presentations. With the support of professionals in the community, they build confidence, sharpen communication skills, and learn how to be leaders.
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Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)
YLI is a youth-led and highly interactive leadership development program designed to empower and engage middle school youth, male and female, grades 6-8.
This program develops the following skills and talents: Leadership, Self-Esteem, Career Exploration, Goal Setting, Character and Confidence Building, Time Management, Financial Literacy, Mental Health and Wellness, Entrepreneurship, Art Exploration, Civic Engagement, STEAM, Community Service.
AKA GEMS & GENTS
AKA GEMS &GENT S is a highly interactive leadership development and college preparatory program for male and female high school students, grades 9 – 12. We host the following workshops and programs:
- ACT/SAT Workshops
- Grammar Master Class
- College Tours
- College Admissions Process
- Time Management
- Study Skills
- Passion Projects/ Entrepreneurship
- Character and Confidence
- Social Media and Dining Etiquette
- Parliamentarian Procedure
- Public Speaking
- Financial Literacy
- Community Service
- Art Exploration
- Career Exploration
- Goal Setting
Statistics
Youth leadership development builds confidence and resilience, cultivates social responsibility, fosters critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.
Experiential learning and service learning significantly increased youth participants’ knowledge of leadership skills, such as decision-making, setting goals, working with others, and community service.
According to the Harvard Business Review, nearly 70% of young people express that they are not receiving adequate leadership development.
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Pearls of Wisdom Foundation is a
501(c) (3) organization established for educational and charitable purposes.
501(c) (3) organization established for educational and charitable purposes.
