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Published on October 16, 2023
Harvard Youth Leadership Conference Mumbai
An In-Person event
Harvard Youth Lead The Change
Conference MUMBAI 2024
Crafted By Harvard Professors Taught By Harvard Mentors
Host & Partner School:
An In-Person event
Harvard Youth Lead The Change
Conference MUMBAI 2024
CRAFTED BY HARVARD PROFESSORS TAUGHT BY HARVARD MENTORS
Host & Partner School
An In-Person event
Harvard Youth Lead The Change
Conference MUMBAI 2024
Crafted By Harvard Professors Taught By Harvard Mentors
Host & Partner School:
A special course fee of INR 70,000 + 18% GST is available exclusively for B.D. Somani International School students and BRE Alums
3rd – 7th Jan 2024
9:00 am to 5:00 pm IST
Grade 8 -12
Deadline - 31st Dec 2023
INR 80,000 +18% GST
Participated in by Students from the World's Leading Schools.
What is the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference?
Premier Five-Day Leadership Immersion Experience
Step into a transformative five-day journey at the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference, held in the heart of the city. This offline event is meticulously designed to offer participants an unparalleled deep dive into the world of leadership. Engage in intensive sessions, workshops, and activities that challenge, inspire, and mold you into the leader of tomorrow.
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.
Elite Mentorship from Harvard's Finest
Step into a transformative five-day journey at the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference, held in the heart of the city. This offline event is meticulously designed to offer participants an unparalleled deep dive into the world of leadership. Engage in intensive sessions, workshops, and activities that challenge, inspire, and mold you into the leader of tomorrow.
What is the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference?
Premier Five-Day Leadership Immersion Experience
Step into a transformative five-day journey at the Harvard Youth Leadership Conference, held in the heart of the city. This offline event is meticulously designed to offer participants an unparalleled deep dive into the world of leadership. Engage in intensive sessions, workshops, and activities that challenge, inspire, and mold you into the leader of tomorrow.
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 Harvard YLC Mumbai 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
Aaminah
YLC 2022, B.D Somani International School
I learned so many things that I can use in the future. The conference was engaging and so much fun – truly a different experience! Also I loved the crowdfunding session and the energisers!
Raeed Zainuddin
YLC 2022, Grade 8, Sun Beams High School
I have become so much more confident in presentation and doing something on the stage. I feel I can appeal to a crowd just by talking to them which I didn’t feel before. The main reason why I would recommend it is because of the counselors, they were great.
FREYA
YLC 2022, Oberoi InternationaL School, MUMBAI
“YLC was an amazing experience. I Learned alot about leadership, made friends worldwide. The conference was well-organized and inspiring. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to broaden their perspective on leadership and make meaningful connections.”
Saira Chahal
Grade 10, Strawberry Fields High School
“I found the conference to be both inspiring and transformative. I truly loved the opportunity to interact with so many people from around the country, each offering different perspectives.”
Shizah Kashmir
Grade 12, Gems Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis
The YLC conference is very action-provoking. It has taught me that if I’m passionate about something I must push harder and try to be an achiever even at an early age. That way, YLC has made me feel empowered.
Tanya Tilokani
Grade 12, Cambridge International School, Dubai, UAE
The conference is very action-provoking. It has taught me that if I’m passionate about something I must push harder and try to be an achiever even at an early age. That way, YLC has made me feel empowered.
Sahithi
Grade 10, Future kid’s School, Hyderabad
YLC is a great opportunity to learn from diverse communities, improve communication and leadership skills, and gain invaluable mentorship for success. Everyone should Attend YLC, as it’s an incredible place with amazing people to develop as a leader.
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 crafted by Harvard professors, 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.
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.
Samaga Pokharel
Concentration : History of Science + Statistics
Behruz Mahmudov
Concentration : Chemistry & Human Developmental Regenerative Biology
Madison Gates
Concentration : Bioengineering
Emily Elizabeth Sanchez
Concentration : Integrative Biology
Maryam Guerrab
Concentration : Government
Laila Nasher
Concentration : History and Anthropology
5 Day Journey
Day 1Defining LeadershipDiscover the foundations of leadership, define what leadership is, explore case studies, engage in leadership scenarios, and brainstorm social impact projects.
Day 2Digital LeadershipExplore leadership in the digital age, discuss personality types, reflect on ourselves, tackle problems as a team, and make progress on your social impact projects.
Day 3Data & NegotiationIntroduce data-driven decision-making, learn negotiation principles, face a data challenge as a team, join leadership panel discussions, and make strides with social impact project prototypes.
Day 4Core Concerns FrameworkDiscuss the core concerns framework, analyze case studies, use forum theatre as a learning tool, deal with negotiation during times of change, and polish social impact project drafts.
Day 5Final PresentationsPractice crafting elevator pitches, shaping your personal narratives, reflect on your journey, learn from a second leadership panel, and wrap up with final day presentations
- Defining Leadership
- Digital Leadership
- Data & Negotiation
- Core Concerns Framework
- Final Presentations
Driving Change
At Harvard YLC, a core element of the curriculum is the social impact project, which invites students to engage deeply in social innovation. This essential component challenges them to create meaningful projects that address urgent issues within their communities.
More than a standard academic exercise, this segment of the program is a deep dive into societal impact and innovation.
Collaboratively, students combine diverse viewpoints to forge solutions with tangible real-world impact. This comprehensive process covers the entire spectrum from initial idea conception to final presentation, fostering skills in product development and project management.
The skills and insights acquired in this process extend far beyond the confines of the project.
Students emerge with a set of competencies that prepare them for success in various academic and professional arenas, enabling them to make substantial contributions to their fields and society at large
Social Impact at Harvard YLC
Hear from Our Alumni
Freya
Oberoi International School, Mumbai Grade 10
Saira Dua
Pathways School Gurgaon Grade 10
Aryan Nangia
Pathways School Gurgaon Grade 10
Sahithi
Future Kid school Grade 10
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