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Harvard Youth Lead The Change Workshop Summer 2024

Published on January 19, 2024

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Harvard Youth Lead The Change Workshop Summer 2024

An In-Person event

Harvard YLC Gurugram

Summer 2024

Taught By Harvard Mentors

Workshop Venue:

Gurugram

An In-Person event

Harvard YLC Gurugram

Summer 2024

Taught By Harvard Mentors

Workshop Venue:

Gurugram

5 Day Leadership Workshop for High School Students

9:00 am to 5:00 pm IST
3rd - 7th June 2024
Grade 8 -12
INR 80,000 +18% GST
Final Application Deadline
19th May 2024
9:00 am to 5:00 pm IST
3rd - 7th June 2024
Grade 8 -12
INR 80,000 +18% GST

Priority Deadline

31st October 2023

Early bird fee

INR 60,000 + 18% GST

I loved how absolutely engaging the conference was. Meeting so many great people from across the country was amazing!
Tanvi
Pathways School, Gurgaon

A special course fee of INR 60,000 + 18% GST is available exclusively for the Early Bird Applicants

Host & Partner Schools
mumbai
Gurgaon
Harvard YLC Gurgaon 2024 Cohort
What is the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference?
Premier Five-Day Leadership Immersion Experience

The Harvard YLC is a prestigious and highly selective five-day leadership workshop designed by renowned Harvard professors and taught by experienced Harvard mentors. It admits about 60 elite students from all across the nation. Students will be asked to tackle complex social issues, create a full fledged CapStone project and learn leadership through numerous experiential modules.

Soft Skill Mastery & Unparalleled Networking

Empowerment Beyond the Ordinary: Beyond traditional leadership teachings, our conference delves deep into comprehensive soft skill development, refining skills like effective communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Connect with peers, Harvard undergraduates, and industry professionals, laying the groundwork for lifelong success.

What is the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference?
Premier Five-Day Leadership Immersion Experience

The Harvard YLC is a prestigious and highly selective five-day leadership workshop designed by renowned Harvard professors and taught by experienced Harvard mentors. It admits about 60 elite students from all across the nation. Students will be asked to tackle complex social issues, create a full fledged CapStone project and learn leadership through numerous experiential modules.

Soft Skill Mastery & Unparalleled Networking

Empowerment Beyond the Ordinary: Beyond traditional leadership teachings, our conference delves deep into comprehensive soft skill development, refining skills like effective communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Connect with peers, Harvard undergraduates, and industry professionals, laying the groundwork for lifelong success.

Here’s how it works

Navigating Your Leadership Journey at YLC Gurgaon 2024

Application Process

To join the program, high school students will have to fill out an application form & are selected based on the quality of their responses, with a selection rate of 10%.

5 Days immersion experience

The course offers a unique 5-day immersive experience where students participate in various activities and sessions designed to enhance their leadership skills and knowledge.

Harvard Mentor-led sessions

The program is conducted by Harvard undergraduate students These mentors provide hands-on guidance and lead participants through a carefully curated curriculum focused on leadership development, social change projects, & more.

Project-Based Portfolio Development

With Harvard mentors as your guides, you’ll take on community projects, turning your ideas into concrete plans. This project-focused experience enhances your college portfolio, showcasing your dedication to making a positive impact.

1 Year Mentorship

Student’s receive one year of expert mentorship post-program, supporting their social change projects and leadership journey.

Students ❤ Us

Why Should You Join?

Experiential Learning: Dive into hands-on learning beyond classrooms, where real-world simulation meets academic excellence.

Harvard-Designed Curriculum: Learn from a curriculum delivered by inspiring Harvard youth leaders.

Skill Enhancement: Enhance critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, key for tomorrow’s leaders.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with a network of the nation’s brightest high school minds and experienced Harvard mentors.

Impactful Social Projects: Make a real-world impact through a social change project that goes beyond traditional education.

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Meet Your Harvard Mentors

YLC, led by Harvard undergraduates, stands out with its student instructors, offering a fresh approach to leadership development. These approachable mentors break down age barriers, fostering strong bonds with students. They thrive on teaching and learning, evolving alongside the students, and forming enduring mentorship connections.

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Modules

Module 1Defining Modern Leadership, Strategic Leadership Analysis, Case Study #1, Stakeholder Perspectives, Power of Persuasion, Team Activity: Leadership Scenarios , Social Impact Project: Ideation

Module 2Adapting Leadership for the Digital Age, Personality Types and Leadership, Personal Leadership: Self-Reflection Exercise, Root Cause Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Mastering Collaborative Problem-Solving, Team Activity: Problem Solving, Social Impact Project: Activation

Module 3Introduction to Data-Driven Decision-Making, Art of Negotiation, Applying Data Insights, Leadership panel #1, Case Study #2, Social Impact Project: Prototype

Module 4Core Concerns Framework, Case study #3, Forum Theatre for Leaders, Mastering the Dynamics of Change, Social Impact Project: Final Draft

Module 5Mastering the Elevator Pitch, Strategising Personal and Organisational Branding, Reflective Journey and Program Synthesis, Leadership Panel #2

The Social Impact CapStone Project

At the Harvard Youth Lead the Change (YLC), students embark on a Social Impact CapStone Project where they work in teams to identify community issues and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

Guided by experienced mentors, they apply leadership and project management skills to bring their social impact initiatives from concept to execution, culminating in a final presentation to a panel of esteemed judges.

This capstone project not only fosters real-world problem-solving and teamwork but also empowers students to make tangible positive changes in their communities, with the winning project receiving a prize.

What is the 1 year mentorship?

After completing the workshop, Harvard YLC ensures ongoing project success by connecting students with a diverse mentorship pool, including their original Harvard mentors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and specialised consultants.

This network provides strategic guidance, helping students take optimal steps towards achieving meaningful outcomes in their social impact projects.

Big Red Education ensures regular mentorship sessions, providing students with continuous and reliable support.

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