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National Resource Center for Youth Development: Youth Engagement
Youth are valuable participants in the planning and implementation of programs which affect them-after all, who knows what youth need than youth! Youth engagement teaches life skills, provides opportunities to practice those skills, and others a variety of leadership experiences. Young people need a variety of opportunities and meaningful roles to contribute to their world, through relationships with adults.
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Public Speaking: A Guide to Help Youth Prepare for Speaking Engagements
The purpose of this guide is to assist experienced youth leaders or supportive adults in preparing youth for speaking engagements. This can include trainings, youth panels, workshops, conference plenary sessions, etc. It is essential for all public speakers to have a good understanding of the audience to which they will be presenting. Begin by briefing the youth on the group requesting the presentation and exploring the youth’s general thoughts/experience on the subject.
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Natural Supports: Strategies for Developing Youth Leadership
Youth leadership development happens through shared experiences in which young people learn by doing. Unfortunately, youth with disabilities often are left out of youth leadership opportunities because of misconceptions about their disability, segregation in school and community settings, and lack of opportunities to share their experience and feelings.
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