youthwithafuture

  Youth development funds are the most reliable way to transform urban communities to reach economic sustainability. Here's why. Urban communities  throughout the US suffer from economic problems with no apparent solutions. Low income in urban communities keeps businesses from entering these regions, keeping job opportunities low and ending the vicious circle of economic distress. Economists now believe that inner cities have several unique competitive advantages  that should incentivize businesses to set up shops in these regions. For example, there's a demand for supermarkets  in many inner cities in the US. New businesses in urban communities can meet these demands while also creating jobs. To understand how to bring about such change, we got in touch with a Youth With a Future representative. Youth With a Future is a non-profit organization that wants to bring transformational change in urban communities through leadership training and social work. Here are three...

If done right, mentoring can be a highly rewarding experience. It positively impacts both parties  involved (i.e., the mentor and the mentee) and nurtures a strong, trusting, and candid relationship between the participants. Mentoring is also a skill good leaders excel in, which is why it’s imperative to include it in youth leadership development programs and workshops. While being asked to mentor someone can feel like being bestowed an honor, it can also be overwhelming and intimidating for individuals new to mentorship . After all, you’re essentially being asked to become your peer or subordinate’s trusted advisor, their confidante, someone they can rely on for help. How do you show them the ropes and guide them to navigate things without coming across as bossy, unapproachable, and incoherent? That’s what this guide is all about. Keep reading to learn how you can be a good mentor. Establish What You Wish to Achieve Step one: set goals for your mentorship experience. Mentorship is...

  Many people believe that leaders are born, not made . They view leadership as an innate ability  that a select few possess. While there’s no denying that some individuals have a knack for it and are natural leaders, leadership isn’t quite something you’re born with. Instead, it’s a set of skills you develop over time through experience, learning, and practice.   In other words, anybody can be a leader if they put in the hard work. Whether they learn via personal experiences and observations or seek leadership training, there’s no specific way to become a better leader. However, joining a youth development program certainly gets the ball rolling. What is a Youth Development Program? A youth development program is a training program that helps young individuals develop crucial abilities such as resourcefulness and resilience to become better leaders. It provides young individuals with several opportunities to explore their potential and learn more about their interests, h...