Living as Leaders started in spring 2018 with the purpose of increasing youth’s understanding of leadership and their knowledge of life skills by creating a space for them to come together, learn and begin practicing those skills and traits in the pursuit of academic and personal success. The program is implemented in partnership with LIFE Mentoring.
Living as Leaders aims for youth….
- To identify leadership skills they can practice in different situations. These may include but are not limited to communication, public speaking, decision making, and problem-solving.
- To cultivate youth’s interest in learning. This may include but is not limited to enhancing their critical thinking skills through the practice of asking questions and seeking responses.
- To identify and practice life skills that promote positive behavior.
- To become aware of career fields and be exposed to a college environment.
The spring 2022 program’s updated dates will be announced soon.
DATE / TIME / LOCATION
Dates: New dates posted soon
Priority Registration Deadline:
Registration closes when capacity is reached.
Location:
NEW MENTORING COMPONENT AVAILABLE
After our Living as Leaders Saturday program, participants can take part in the weekly Living as Leaders meetings on Monday evenings via Zoom. This leadership and group mentoring program includes a key topic and small group discussion where the “Skills Coach” will check in with the young leaders.
REGISTRATION
The Living as Leaders registration will open soon. We ask that parents/guardians, complete the registration form by the deadline. The registration will remain open until the program reaches its capacity. Only those who register by the priority deadline are guaranteed the program t-shirt. The registration fee is $10.00, and is payable after completing the registration form or upon arrival. If you are unable to provide the registration fee, please request the sponsored registration on the registration form. We will confirm if one is available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have answers to some of our frequently asked questions about Living as Leaders. We want to make sure you have all the information you need before and after you register youth for the program. Take some time to review this page along with the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about this program. Here you can learn more about the program location, what a day will look like, and whether your youth need to attend each Saturday. More information is also provided about our two options to participate in-person or online.
SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS
Sponsorships – Living as Leaders is seeking sponsorships at our gold, silver, and bronze levels for this program. We invite organizations and businesses that align with our values to consider becoming a sponsor. You can contact info@forarealchange.org to learn more.
Sponsoring a registration – We strive to create quality affordable programs for youth to ensure all youth have access to the opportunities we provide. Anyone interested in sponsoring a participant’s registration can email us at info@forealchange.org. If no participants need a sponsorship, your gift will be used for other Living as Leaders expenses this year or for a future sponsored registration.
Individuals who are interested in donating to For a Real Change or restricting donations to Living as Leaders can visit our Donate page.