Since 2006

Young Leader’s
Development (YLD)

Grow. Explore. Make a difference 

Program Description

YLD Three Month Description

YLD high schoolers is designed as a three-month training program that will enable youth to lead themselves effectively and empower them with solution-oriented servant leadership concepts to prepare themselves as a leader within their sphere of influence. deemphasizing positional leadership.

YLD Six Month Description

This program aims to empower university students to lead themselves effectively, connect with people, lead others, and change culture in their sphere of influence.

YLD Three-year Description

The program will be working towards transforming students of Ethiopian high school, universities /technical/ vocational institutions into future leaders.  These leaders will be trained to think beyond their personal interests and lead their city, country, and continent towards a better future

Objective of YLD

“To produce well-rounded young leaders for Africa who have integrity with competent personal and leadership skills to contribute to their community geared by clear and viable life goals bringing joy to their respective community”. 

The YLDP will be using multiple training tools including textbooks, classroom discussions, PowerPoint presentations, team-building exercises, community development projects and internships  to create a ‘Way Forward’ for the leader-in-training.

First year of YLDP – YLDP l, will focus on self-assessment and self-management by the Young Leaders. ’.   During YLDP l, the trainees will work on themselves , identifying their identity, personalities, strengths, and areas for character development which will be the foundation of any type of leaders they will become. 

‘The Leaders-in-making’, the focus of YLDP ll, is all about equipping the Young Leaders with all skills, knowledge and attitude required for an effective and ethical leader. 

The theme of YLDP lll is  “ Growing together” .  During this year, the community at large will be the canvas these Young Leaders will paint their influence on.   Thus, during YLDP lll, the Young Leaders will be trained to understand and work with the community to bring about change for the betterment of the community. 

Target population

  • High school student (9-11)
  • University students (2st -3rd year)

Program Package

Three Month Package

  1. Trauma healing 
  2. Self-Image and Self-esteem and confidence
  3. Discovering Life Purpose
  4. Self-discipline
  5. Leadership
  6. Project work and activities
    1. Reflection
    2. Coaching day
    3. Life sharing
    4. Field visit

Six Month Package

I. The Art of Self-Leadership

  1. Attitude and identity
  2. Personal Growth
  3. Self-Discipline
  4. Values and Ethics

II. The Art of Connecting with Others

  1. Conflict Resolution
  2. Empowerment of Others
  3. Team Building
  4. Trust and Credibility
  5. Communication

 

III. The Art of Leading Others

  1. Problem Solving
  2. Managing Priorities
  3. Team Leadership
  4. Vision, Focus and Goals
  5. Courageous Leadership

IV. The Art of Changing Culture

  1. Vision Creation and Casting
  2. Strategy Building
  3. Contagious Influence
  4. New Leader Development

Three Years Package

Module 1: Self-Management

Unit 1:Glance to the Past

Unit 2: Personal Growth

Module 2: Leadership

Unit 1: Understanding  Leadership

Unit 2: Ethical Leadership

Unit 3: My Leader My Role Model Presentations

Module 3: Communication Skills

Unit 1:Personal Communication

Unit 2: Interpersonal Communication

Unit 3: Intercultural Communication

Unit 4: Public Speaking

Unit 5: Writing Skills

Field Visit

 

Module 4: Management Skills

Unit 1: Time Management

Unit 2: Stress Management

Unit 3: Change Management

Unit 4: Crisis Management

Unit 5: Conflict Management

Unit 6: Financial Management

Module 5: Relational Intelligence

Unit 1: Emotional Intelligence

Unit 2: Social Intelligence

Unit 3: Team Management

Module 6: Growing Together

Unit1: Building a Bridge

Unit 2: 21st Century Community

 

Module 7: Future Family

Unit 1: Purity of love in relationship

Unit 2: Dating and Courtship

Unit 3: Manhood and Womanhood

Unit 4: Family

Field Visit

Module 8: My Future

Unit 1: Work Ethics

Unit 2: Entrepreneurship

3: Application of PACE model of Leadership Self Development

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