A
five month leadership development program for
high school students designed to train leaders and to inspire youth
involvement in the Japanese American community.
Application
Applications
for the 2010-2011 program
are now available for download on the Nikkei Federation website: www.nikkeifederation.org/risingstars
Space is limited!
Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school during the 2010-2011 school year. Enrollment will be limited to a maximum of 25 students.
Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program
The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program is presented by the Nikkei Federation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and is made possible by the contributions of community members and organizations. To learn more about sponsoring a Rising Stars program and helping to invest in the future leaders of our community, please contact us.
For more information contact:
Nikkei Federation
Rising Stars Program
P.O. Box 4235
Covina, CA 91723
Phone: (213) 254-5722
Fax: (626) 396-9862
e-mail:
Why
The development of youth leadership is a common need expressed by almost every community organization. To address this need, the Nikkei Federation Youth Development Programs team developed the Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program. Learn more
Reactions
"Before Rising Stars, I thought I knew anything
and everything there was to know about leadership. But after attending
workshops...I can honestly and humbly say ‘What was I thinking?'
I realized that I had plenty to learn...."
- Kendall, 2005 graduate
"The speakers we had taught us
practical skills as well as a better understanding of our culture.
I especially gained from the sessions about how to work in groups
and the importance of networking. I’ve already implemented
the networking skills which really helped me with a school project!”
- Nicole, 2008 graduate
What
The Risings Stars Youth Leadership Program presents a series of fun and interactive workshops on topics such as:
-
Cultural Values
- Working in Teams
- Networking
- Powerful and Persuasive Presentation
- Being Assertiveness
- Financial Fitness
Participants will have an opportunity to apply their skills by completing a group project. The 2009-10 Rising Stars group project was the Japanese American Community Miniature Golf Tournament and Raffle. Learn more
When
The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program will be held on one or two Saturdays per month from November 2010 through April 2011. Learn more
Where
The Rising Stars Youth Leaderhip Program is held at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. More information