Snapshot of YO

ISSUE IN SOCIETY

An increasing number of young people face challenges, blocking their path to success and happiness, which results in low confidence, low expectations and disengagement from school

PARTICIPANTS

The Personal Leadership Program is offered to Year 10 students in around 25 schools and independent service providers across South Australia

ACTIVITIES

Students: Leadership training over a 10 week period and coaching and mentoring of students throughout and beyond initial program

Schools: Training for teachers to deliver and/ or support program in schools and beyond

RESOURCES

• Youth Opportunities staff and Board of Directors
• Funders (direct funding: private, corporate, partnerships and indirect funding: local councils etc)
• Schools, teachers and principals

OUTPUTS

Students: Helps them to develop new skills, knowledge and a set of personal and professional goals and the understanding of how to apply them to obstacle life presents

Schools: Develop new knowledge and skills to support students and understandings of how to support students manage obstacles

Parents: Understand how to effectively engage and support their child to achieve their goals

OUTCOMES

Students:

• Increased awareness of the importance of education in pursuing goals
• Increased confidence to pursue goals
• Improved communication skills
• Improved relationships with family and friends

Schools:

• Increased student retention
• Improved student teacher and student relationships

Parents:

• Improved family relationships
• Reduced family stress

Donors:

• Aligned personal and corporate interests
• Observing young people build their confidence and reach their full potential

IMPACT ON SOCIETY

• Young people are better equipped to deal with challenges, can exercise positive and enduring leadership in their own lives and become more engaged in school
• Every $1 spent on Youth Opportunities  results in a social return on investment of $5.75