focussed on
their future
Young Leaders is a five-month leadership training programme for young people aged 18-25.
The programme is designed to train a generation of young leaders, who genuinely care about their community and want to improve it for the better. It aspires to produce leaders who are motivated, trained and ready to tackle local issues for local people. The focus of the programme is determined by local needs. Previous programmes have looked at local issues include wellbeing in Sheffield and community cohesion in Belfast.
The programme is delivered by Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Athlete Mentors.
The format of the programme is agreed with young people. Interactive face to face sessions last 2-3 hours and usually take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Young Leaders will develop a range of skills and gain a number of qualifications including Mental Health Awareness, Safeguarding and First Aid.
Training topics include:
How to build a team
Facilitation and delivery skills
Understanding community issues
Understanding health and wellbeing and how to support others
How to plan successful sessions and programmes
Mentoring skills
How to tell YOUR story
Public speaking and media training
Networking and Influencing
Project management