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2017 Young Leaders’ Institute: China
The Young Leaders Institute (YLI) is a week-long program intended to prepare Houston high school students for leadership in a globally interconnected city and world.
When:
June 19, 2017 8:30am to June 23, 2017 12:30pm
Where
In order to be prepared for the challenges of the 21st century, students need to be globally competent. The Young Leaders Institute (YLI) is a week-long program intended to prepare Houston high school students for leadership in a globally interconnected city and world. Students will engage in the four tenets of global competency:
1. Investigate the world
2. Recognize perspectives
3. Communicate ideas
4. Take action
Throughout the week, students will learn the value of collaboration as they work in teams, researching, debating, and presenting solutions for the challenges facing our world. They will be mentored throughout the week by Asia Society staff and local experts in their respective fields. Students will also receive nightly assignments and readings. All content provided will help students form arguments when taking the side of an issue and be invaluable when presenting policy recommendations on the Institute’s last day.
Almost two dozen students learned about China in the inaugural year of the Young Leaders’ Institute.The Institute’s second year will feature a repeat of China with some revised topics, and an additional week focusing on India.
Topics for the week on China may include Chinese foreign affairs, cybersecurity, global trade networks, and social issues in the world’s most populous country. Please note that topics are subject to change and speaker information will be released soon.
An application is required to be admitted to the program. Due to a generous donation, the Institute will be offered free of charge in 2017.
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn and refine public speaking and oral presentation techniques
- Students will gain critical thinking, research, and writing skills
- Students will gain a deeper understanding of political, social, economic, and environmental issues in Asia and their local impact
- Students will learn how to work collaboratively in a team to create cohesive research presentations
Application
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 14, 2017. For questions about the Institute, please contact Saleena Jafry (Director of Education, Business and Policy) at SJafry@asiasociety.org or 713.496.9901.
Cost:
Free
Phone Number:
(713) 496-9901
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