Leadership Academy graduates

On May 9, the Leadership Academy in Atlanta graduated 14 teens and 1 young adult. The Academy is a faith-based

501(c)3 non profit. It is their mission to educate, train, and mentor youth so that they will have the skills necessary to be effective leaders in their families, churches, and communities. Their desire is to recruit youth in public school, private school, home-school, no-school, and those that have already graduated to participate. When classrooms reach their capacity, then the older youth, will get preference as they are closer to entering the work force. All youth are invited to attend regardless of their gender, religious preference, cultural status, or economic backgrounds. The Leadership Diploma program is free. Diplomas are earned after completing all 12 leadership modules, course application exercises, and field supervision if requested by students. After graduation, students will be able to add the diplomas to applications and resumes resulting in a higher possibility of employment.

Following is a list of courses contained in the modules: Module 1: Leadership Defined

1. How to be an Effective Leader

2. 12 Traits of an Effective Leader Module 2: Who am I?

1. Who Am I?

2. Who Am I as a Male or Female?

3. Who Am I in Christ?

4. Who Am I in My Family?

5. Who Am I in My Community? Module 3: Self-Assessments (1) The Spiritual Gifts Assessment Module 4: Self-Assessments (2)

1. The Soul (Vocational) Assessment

2. The Body Assessment

3. The Life Assessment Module 5: Communication

1. Verbal Communication

2. Body Language Skills Module 6: Self-Improvement

1. Dressing for Success

2. Hygiene

3. Attitude Module 7: Job Skills Training

1. Obtaining Job Skills

2. Trade or Technical Schools

3. Job Safety and Responsibility Module 8: Applications and Resumes

1. How to fill out a Job Application

2. How to write a Resume Module 9: Interviews Interview Techniques Module 10: Volunteerism

1. Reasons to Volunteer

2. Places to Volunteer Module 11: Finances and Budgets

1. Understanding Credit vs. Debit

2. Balancing an Account

3. Budgeting and Planning Module 12: Social Media

1. Proper Use of a Cell Phone

2. Proper Use of Social Media

3. Damaging Effects on Body, Soul, and Spirit

4. Employer Rules for Social Media Businesses that are interested in rewarding graduates are encouraged to send a message through the website under the Business Support link. Some possible rewards might be guaranteeing the graduates an interview for employment, coupons, or other incentive rewards specific to the business. Let’s all join as a business community and support these youth and give them the skills they need to be successful in starting their careers.

Anyone interested in joining the next class may submit their application from their website at www.LeadershipAcademy. info.