Financial Peace University
Dave Ramsey created Financial Peace University (FPU) to educate people how to become financial independent. On his website it states, "more than 1.5 million families have attended FPU. My wife and I completed the course and I thought it would be a great idea to teach youth this valuable information. I then found "Foundation in Personal Finance" a program designed for high school students. We have purchased this program and will offer it to any church or home school group. We cannot and will not charge a fee for the program. The only cost is the cost of the Student Manual which averages around $15.00. Please contact the Office Manager for scheduling the program with the name of your church or home school group. Our goal is to conduct this course with local high schools in the near future.
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Team work and Collaboration
Team work and ability to collaborate ideas, brainstorm solutions are an important factor in groups projects at school or in the corporate environment. "In a poll of employers of recent graduates, more than half said that none or few graduates were "work ready", with new recruits lacking basic attributes such as team work, communication, punctuality and the ability to cope under pressure" (Matt Dathan, The Guardian). students working together to complete a task with little to no information. Has the student complete this task, they are learning: communications, delegation, problem identification and brainstorming solution, and collaborating with each other. While having fun.
LEFT leadership team has developed a verity of activities from military trainers, college courses, private industry and sports to teach team building skills. Some of these activities are physical in nature, the average person is capable of participating in these activities and games. The process develops confidence and self-esteem, as well as collaboration, communication, and delegation skills.
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Youth Leadership Program
The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) was designed and published by Toastmasters International. District 37 of Toastmasters, which represents North Carolina. A grant is setup to cover the cost of the material used for the YLP when it is sponsored by a local chapter and facilitated by a Toastmaster member. When a YLP is requested,LEFT will help plan the event, facilities, and speakers; coordinating with a local chapter to enable a member to gain credit for leading the YLP. YLP have been used by middle and high schools, and community outreach programs throughout the United States. At 85, Michael Certo has be teaching the YLP for two decades. You may discover other information about the YLP here. In 2012, LEFT hosted our first YLP with a local home school group. The reaction was great; students and parent enjoyed to results and 80% of the parents stated they would recommend the course to others. Student stated:
"My communication skills have improved in knowing to pause more during a speech and increasing the volume of my voice." "I really liked the Impromptu parts, because it helped me to think more before I spoke. It was also interesting to see what I could do when put on the spot." Parents stated: "The leadership process was another good experience for [my daughter]; she took her responsibilities very seriously. Through this experience, she has learned more about herself." "Its a great program...My son is more confident....He is louder when speaking most of the time and says more words than just yeah, no, maybe, and other short answers." |