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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. Rising Stars is a leadership development & cultural education program for high school students.

The goal of the program is to train leaders and to inspire youth involvement in the Japanese American community by presenting a series of active, engaging workshops on a variety of leadership topics.

Workshops topics include:
• Japanese American Community Awareness
• Working in groups
• Networking
• Powerful & Persuasive Presentations
• Being Assertive

Participants will have an opportunity to apply their skills by completing a group project. The 2007-08 Rising Stars group project was the Japanese American Community Miniature Golf Tournament and Raffle. More information about the tournament...

For more information contact:
Nikkei Federation
Rising Stars Program
P.O. Box 4235
Covina, CA 91723
Phone: (626) 755-7957
Fax: (626) 396-9862
e-mail:

Where and when:
Sessions will be held on selected Saturdays from November through March, at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles.

How to Apply:
Applications for the 2008-2009 Rising Stars Program must be postmarked by September 26, 2008.

Click here to download application (PDF 200K)

Click here to download flyer (PDF 102K)

Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school during the 2008-2009 school year. Enrollment will be limited to a maximum of 25 students.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for our future Rising Stars Youth Leadership Programs. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us for more information.