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How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
YouthBuild Series: How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee July 7, 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST
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Practice In the Chat Room, please type the name of your organization, your location, and how many people are attending with you today. YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Recordings and transcripts are available within 2 business days after the event. & Password YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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John Bell, YouthBuild USA
Presenters John Bell, YouthBuild USA Kareema Barr, Graduate of YouthBuild McLean County IL, President, National YouthBuild Young Leaders Council Moderator: Toni Wilson, Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Who are you…? YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Kareema Barr, YouthBuild Graduate
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Who are you…? YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Your Challenge… YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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How long have you been at YouthBuild? 0-6 months 6-12 months
Polling Question 1 How long have you been at YouthBuild? 0-6 months 6-12 months less than 2 years more than 2 years YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Your Position in YouthBuild?
Polling Question 2 Your Position in YouthBuild? Director or Program Manager Teacher Construction Staff Case Manager/Counselor Leadership Developer Job or College Placement Staff Administrative Staff Other (If selected, please use the chat window to enter your response) YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Do You Want This? YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Elements of a Strong Leadership Approach
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Elements of a Strong Leadership Approach
What is LD Benefits of LD Youth Decision- Making Vision for LD LD in all Components Staff LD Roles LD Competencies LD Culture YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Definition of Leadership
Good leadership is taking responsibility to see that things go right for yourself your family your program, and your community Family Program Comm. Self YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Does your program have a Policy Committee? Yes, but want to improve it
Polling Question 3 Does your program have a Policy Committee? Yes, but want to improve it No Tried but failed YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Why Have a Policy Committee?
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What Young People Say… “The Policy Committee is a big opportunity to make my voice and opinion heard. It’s a great learning experience, a chance to show my leadership ability” Jonathan King YouthBuild, Waukegan YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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What Young People Say… Christopher Smith Tomorrow’s Builders YB,
"Leadership at YouthBuild is called YPC or Youth Policy Council, and I was the President of my class. I never thought after I got out of jail having made some really bad decisions that I would become someone respected by law enforcement officials, college administrators and even the US Attorney, but today, I am the Street Team Leader for the East St. Louis Cease Fire Program advocating non-violence and going out into those same streets trying to bring the same kind of leadership and responsibility to other young thundercats like I used to be." Christopher Smith Tomorrow’s Builders YB, East St. Louis, IL YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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What Directors say… “It is without a doubt essential that every program offer this opportunity to their participants. It does take time, yet very rewarding in the long run.” Greg Flores Director, YouthBuild Brownsville, TX YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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What Directors say… “If the director and staff can just let go and truly give their students a real say in how the program is run and what goes on they will be amazed. As a director it takes a lot off my shoulders.” Marguerite Vey-Miller Executive Director, Chadron YouthBuild YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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What Directors say… “The Policy Committee has improved relationships between staff and members” Bob McCammon Executive Director, Youth Conservation Corps, Waukegan YouthBuild YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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What Directors say… “Leadership development at Tomorrow’s Builders YouthBuild Program and Charter School is key to long term job placement and a large part of each participant's academic success.” Vickie Kimmel Forby, Executive Director YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Examples of Policy Committee Responsibilities
Consult on program design Participate in hiring of staff Plan events Select community service projects Recommend policy changes Mediate conflicts Review annual budget YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Responsibilities of Members
Consider what’s best for program Build unity in program Help reach good decisions Be accountable to other young people Be a role model Help develop other leaders YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Key Ingredients for Success
Solid preparation Structured respect Serious business Serious training Effective group process Clear accountability & relationships YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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#1. Solid Preparation Staff agreement on Effective election process
Structure Responsibilities Criteria for members Procedures Training Effective election process YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Effective Election Process
Review job description Elicit qualities students want in their reps Ask for volunteers for candidates Ask for support statement for each volunteer Then ask for nominations, support statement Ask group to review slate for representation Each candidate gives short speech Vote by secret ballot Two staff count votes Praise all candidates and announce in alphabetical order YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Private weekly meetings Includes director Prepared agenda
#2. Structured Respect Examples… Private weekly meetings Includes director Prepared agenda Identify the supports members will need to ensure success in their roles Determine the staffing, financial, and time resources needed YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Assisting with funding proposals Making policy Disciplining students
#3. Serious Business Examples… Hiring staff Reviewing budget Assisting with funding proposals Making policy Disciplining students Evaluating program … YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Examples of trainings …how to form an agenda lead a productive meeting
#4. Serious Training Examples of trainings …how to form an agenda lead a productive meeting use consensus decision-making read a budget listen well conduct interviews YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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#5. Effective Group Process
Examples of process …use of a solid meeting structure rotating chairperson facilitation skills respectful listening arguing another’s point … YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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#6. Accountability & Relationships
Set clear standards for conduct Understand role of director & staff on PC Regular report-outs to all students Be intentional about building relationships Resolve conflicts well Have fun! YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Effective Policy Committee Development
1-2 months 2-4 months 4 months on Content Training Team Building Content Training Team Building Content Training Team Building Can’t emphasize enough the importance of training. Review how much time should be spent training at various stages. T I M E YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
Staff unwilling to share power Director dominates PC Not enough training Poor group process Poor follow-through PC is isolated from other youth Director is too hands off Tasks not substantial YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Stories from Policy Committees
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Your Questions? YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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An Effective Policy Committee
Final Thoughts An Effective Policy Committee needs staff agreement and support takes a director who respects young people and brings important issues to PC, while not abdicating has a structure and good group process that draws out the best in young people does serious and ongoing training in leadership skills can be challenging and difficult can bring immense program benefit and cohesion YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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Resources YouthBuild Policy Committee Handbook, available from YouthBuild USA’s website. YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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YB-Technical Assistance
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER (FPO) FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTACE YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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YB-Community of Practice
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Speakers’ Contact Information John Bell Website: Phone: Kareema Barr YouthBuild Series How to Create and Sustain an Effective Youth Policy Committee
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