MYAN's new Youth Leadership Program--dubbed the MYAN Youth Leaders Alliance (MYLA) by its inaugural class--is in its pilot year during 2010-2011. We're very excited to work with youth from across the state as they explore the concept of leadership and build skills that will help them be leaders for positive change on issues they care about in their peer groups, schools, communities, state & beyond.
The application period for the current session is now closed. Applications for the 2011-2012 year will be accepted in spring 2011.
| The MYAN Youth Leaders Alliance Program Basics |
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Congratulations to this year's MYAN Youth Leaders Alliance participants! We had many applications and it was a competitive selection process. We are excited to welcome the following youth to this year's program.
- Abigal Adams
- Anna Leclair
- Ashleigh Gordon
- Bayley Ray-Smith
- Dana Junkins
- Emily Davison
- Hannah Simmons
- Hattie Simon
- Jesse Clark
- Kristin Bishop
- Michaela Craig
- Morganne Frye
- Simon French
Additionally, two alumni of MYAN's Youth Planning Teams, which have been replaced by this more in-depth Youth Leadership Program, will be participating and providing mentoring:
- Lorelei Looker
- Sarah French
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Audience:
- Youth in grades 9, 10 & 11 during the 2010-2011 school year are eligible to participate (so you need to be in grades 8, 9 or 10 right now to apply.)
- No previous leadership experience is required.
- Youth from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and locations are encouraged to apply.
Cost:
- The program is FREE to participants.
- Application:
- The application period for the current session is now closed. Applications for the 2011-2012 year will be accepted in spring 2011.
- The application process is online and applicants are asked to submit basic contact information, provide a reference, and answer several short essay questions.
- Selection:
- Approximately 16 youth from across the state will be accepted each year.
- Applicants can expect to hear by the end of May whether they have been accepted.
- Once accepted, youth will be required to submit a permission slip indicating parental consent to participate.
- Questions about the program should be directed to Chris Gorman at 553-5918 or cgorman@propeople.org.
| Why Participate? Tons of Benefits! |
Leadership program participants will:
- have fun!
- be a part of the first year of this exciting new program, and have the opportunity to shape this program for future years.
- attend multiple overnight skill-building and team-building retreats.
- host and attend MYAN's Peer Leadership Conference (at no cost).
- host & attend MYAN's Maine Anti-Tobacco Youth Summit (at no cost).
- experience hands-on advocacy.
- be part of a dynamic web-based discussion group.
Participants will gain:
- a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader.
- a connection to your own passions and purpose.
- an understanding of your own leadership style.
- personal goals for leadership.
- skills for working effectively in a team, including teambuilding & conflict management.
- public speaking skills & experience.
- event planning & hosting experience.
- the ability to advocate for things you're passionate about.
- increased self-confidence.
- travel reimbursement.
- a certificate of completion.
- life-long connections to other program participants!
| What is Expected of Participants? |
Leadership program participants are expected to:
- make a commitment to the program for the full year.
- be open to new ideas and experiences, and push one's own boundaries in order to grow.
- communicate consistently with program staff and other participants, including weekly online discussions.
- be willing to recognize their personal power and awesomeness.
- have amazing goals and dreams.
Participants must be able to:
- attend an overnight kick-off retreat in June (dates & location TBA)
- attend 3 additional overnight retreats (locations and dates to be determined together) throughout the school year, one of which will include a graduation ceremony.
- attend the Peer Leadership Conference and Maine Anti-Tobacco Youth Summit
- consistently access the internet.
- commit to spending approximately 4 hours per month to practice new skills outside of set meeting times.
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