PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

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peer LEADERSHIP : HELPING YOUTH BECOME CHANGE AGENTS IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIESPage 21PEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMIMPLEMENTATIONWHAT ARE peer LEADERSHIPPROGRAMS?The challenges of the future are unquestionablygreat ones, bringing widespread recognition ofthe need for effective leaders in all sectors ofs o c i e t y. Although all people have someleadership potential, the skills necessary to beleaders do not necessarily emerge in the naturalcourse of one s life. Institutions that provideservices to youth have unique opportunities tofoster LEADERSHIP in young people by creatingp rograms that provide opportunities forleadership development .

practice their skills as leaders. An initial planning process, which includes the development of overall program goals and processes for student recruitment, training, and

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