Youth Leadership Program
Explore the foundations of leadership through modules on teamwork, emotional intelligence, decision-making, values, and the effective use of power and influence.
Program Overview
Designed by a multidisciplinary team and grounded in current best practices, this program offers youth aged 9–15 a structured and engaging way to develop leadership skills that have a lasting impact on their social, academic, and community lives.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The program consists of seven modules, each of which include background information, quizzes, and exercises that challenge students’ perceptions, along with real-life scenarios where they can apply leadership concepts.
TIME COMMITMENTS
Participants should plan to dedicate 30 to 60 minutes per module. However, deeper reflection and active discussion around each topic are encouraged to make the most of the experience.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Each module is concise and can be completed individually, but is best experienced within a group setting — guided by a teacher, coach, or mentor — where ideas and perspectives can be shared.
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The 7 Modules
The program is structured around seven core leadership modules:
TEAMWORK
This module helps students understand the difference between simply being part of a group and truly functioning as a team. Through examples and activities, they learn how teamwork relies on communication, trust, and shared goals — and how each person’s contribution plays a vital role in collective success.
LEADERSHIP
In this module, students explore what leadership really means and discover that it’s not just an innate talent, but a set of learnable skills. They identify key qualities of effective leaders and practice applying those skills in different settings — understanding that leadership is something they can continue to grow throughout life.
VALUES
Here, students examine what values are, where they come from, and how they shape decisions and behaviour. They explore their own personal values and compare them with the values of organizations and communities, recognizing how clear values guide both leadership and teamwork.
POWER AND INFLUENCE
Students examine the role of power and influence in leadership and team dynamics. They learn to recognize different types of power, understand their impact, and use influence ethically and effectively to build trust and achieve positive outcomes.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
In this module, students explore the importance of emotional intelligence — understanding their own emotions, managing reactions, and empathizing with others. Through reflection and activities, they see how emotional awareness strengthens relationships and enhances leadership.
DECISION-MAKING
This module introduces practical tools for making thoughtful, effective decisions. Students explore how decisions vary — from quick, in-the-moment choices to long-term planning — and practice approaches to weighing options, considering consequences, and learning from outcomes.
BULLYING
This module addresses bullying as a real and harmful form of behaviour that can present in many ways — physical, verbal, social, or online. Students learn to identify bullying, understand its impact, and develop strategies for prevention, intervention, and support, fostering leadership rooted in respect and empathy.
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