Extension
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| 3012 - Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3012.1) | 17 |
Number of people who reported acquiring new leadership opportunities |
| 3012.2) | 17 |
Number of people who have taken on leadership roles as a result of participating in Extension leadership programs |
| 3012.3) | 17 |
Number of people reporting increased confidence in their leadership abilities |
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
The YELP Youth Engagement Leadership Program is in its second year now with 17 high school students participating. Youth in this program meet once a month during school hours identifying issues in the community and put their plans into action. At the beginning of the program year, youth work independently presenting to others in the program their ideas for making a difference in our community. When they presented their ideas, we realized they all wanted to do something to beautify ou
