NEXT GEN Leaders’ Youth Empowerment Programs:
Ages
- Young adults and teens 14 – 20 years old are warmly welcome to Next Gen Leaders (some age exceptions can be made – just ask).
- Those 21 years and older may consider our adult confidence course, aka leadership presence course.
- Those 13 years and younger: We are currently developing this program; inquire.
- Combo Workshops of adults + teens/young adults: Exciting workshop combinations include (1) adult leaders from youth based organizations combined with teen/young adult staff members and (2) parents + their teen/young adult children. In these cases, all participants are equally active and practice the same tools.
- Observers are discouraged as this detracts from participants’ willingness to take risks practicing the tools. Therefore, adults may obtain a seat in a Combo Workshop and enjoy active participation.
Genders
- All genders and gender identifications are warmly welcome. Power for Everyone.
- Group Composition – Solo Gender or Mixed Gender Groups: You decide. Your groups can be mixed-gender or single-gender; both compositions have benefits. For example, a young men’s empowerment group comprised solely of those who identify as male can create solidarity and can be alliance building. However, offering participants who identify as male an opportunity to practice in front of other gender-identified people can provide real-world application practice.
- Allies: Inviting allies (people who don’t identify with the gender-identification of participants) is a powerful method for supporting people from traditionally-underrepresented groups within your organization.
View this FAQ about special needs and accommodations.
View all of our FAQs. If your question isn’t answered, feel feel to contact us.