Join us for this essential workshop presented by Rabbi Ilan Schwartz, Director of Leadership Development, designed for chapter youth professionals looking to build or strengthen their teen leadership. Whether you're launching a new teen board or enhancing an existing program, you'll gain practical strategies for structuring effective teen leadership, training capable young leaders, and creating a pipeline for leadership within your teen community. Learn proven frameworks for defining roles, creating sustainable structures, developing leadership skills, and establishing clear procedures that work for your chapter's unique needs. Perfect for youth advisors, youth directors, and anyone responsible for teen leadership development.
Building Strong Teen Boards: From Formation to Elections
Is your chapter looking to establish a new teen board or strengthen an existing one? Join us for this interactive workshop designed specifically for chapter youth professionals who want to create sustainable, impactful teen leadership structures, presented by Rabbi Ilan Schwartz, USY Director of Leadership Development.
Whether you're launching your first teen board or refining your current program, this session will equip you with practical strategies and proven frameworks to build teen leadership that lasts.
What You'll Learn:
For new chapters, we'll cover the essential building blocks of teen leadership—from defining roles and responsibilities to creating a structure that supports your chapter's unique goals and culture. You'll leave with a clear roadmap for getting your teen leaders off the ground.
For established chapters, we'll dive into effective training methods that develop confident, capable teen leaders. Learn how to create meaningful development opportunities, build essential leadership skills, and ensure smooth transitions between board terms.
We'll also explore best practices for planning and executing fair, engaging teen board elections. From establishing clear election procedures to creating excitement around the process, you'll gain actionable strategies to make elections a positive leadership experience for all participants.
Who Should Attend:
Chapter youth advisors, youth directors, and anyone responsible for teen leadership development within their USY chapter.
