Unleashing The Power Of Youth

7 STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

Hey, I want to share something with you! Learning valuable skills as a Scout empowered me to reach my full potential. Now, it’s time to pay it forward with these seven strategies for empowering young people, from participation to goal setting. Let’s dive in, an easy to read list follows:

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Well there it is the big 7 that gave my life value and an anchor at the ripe age of 12. I have Scouts to thank for that.

I was encouraged to participate: Involve youth in activities to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Skill development: Teach important life skills through camping, hiking, first aid, and knot tying.
Promote responsibility: Encourage accountability to build self-worth and success in life.
Foster mentorship: Develop leadership and mentorship skills to build a sense of purpose.
Civic engagement: Promote community service and volunteering to build citizenship.
Goal setting: Helping youth achieve their full potential.
Safe environment: Create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for youth to learn and grow.

For the past 20 years I have been paying forward. Working with youth organisations such as Scouts and making a big difference has and is incredibly rewarding. Let me know if you have a similar story.

REFERENCE

1. Covey, S. (2014). Habit 1: Be Proactive. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (pp. 43-57). Simon & Schuster.

2. Curtis, K. (2015). Why Empowering Youth Matters. In Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things (pp. 3-12). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

3. Conteh, C. (2018). Youth Empowerment and Skills Training. In Youth Empowerment and Participation in Governance (pp. 89-108). Palgrave Macmillan.

Peter Riley

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