Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 16, 2023

Why intersectionality matters for entrepreneurs and how it benefits your business By Mary Tiffin One’s life experience cannot be summed up with one identifying factor. Someone is not just their gender, race, color, sex, ethnicity, class, ability or sexuality; people are a combination of these and other identities. The same can be said for businesses.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 16, 2023

Centering accessibility and belonging for a more inclusive and profitable business By Jewelle Saunders Knowing all of the benefits of prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in your business, you must continually consider the sustainability of these initiatives. In 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to take action to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) within their organizations.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 10, 2023

Our implicit biases build barriers and create inequities. By disrupting those biases, we can make our communities and workplaces a space where all people can be served and feel welcome. Nurturing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our communities can foster belonging and improve livelihoods, creating the conditions for prosperity and opportunity for all.If you are ready to explore what it takes to realize that vision, the YLAI4All Playbook is for you.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico “Education is transformation. Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico. This program promoted empowerment and the growth of interpersonal skills among women in college.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. In 2020, she founded EduStorm , an organization focused on providing educational experiences emphasizing English education and interpersonal skills.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Bevon Charles in Grenada The climate crisis affects everyone, and we must all do our part to find solutions to current and impending climate challenges. Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico The climate crisis affects everyone, and we must all do our part to find solutions to current and impending climate challenges. Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Refica Attwood in Antigua and Barbuda The climate crisis affects everyone, and we must all do our part to find solutions to current and impending climate challenges. Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 1, 2023

Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship Just a moment, loading. The post Fundamentals of Climate-Smart Entrepreneurship appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 22, 2022

Summit of the Americas inspires commitments on migration, green energy and climate. By ShareAmerica. The United States and partner nations across the Western Hemisphere came together at the ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles to forge regional agreements and partnerships on subjects from green jobs to COVID-19 aid and economic growth. “There is no reason why the Western Hemisphere shouldn’t be secure, prosperous, and democratic, from Canada’s northernmost reaches to the southern tips of

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Meet 5 YLAI Fellows Traveling as Youth Delegates to the Summit of the Americas. By Jewelle Saunders. The United States will host the Ninth Summit of the Americas from June 6 to 10 in Los Angeles, California. The theme for this summit is “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future,” which responds to the hemisphere’s most pressing issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, threats to democracy, the climate crisis, and a lack of equitable access to opportunities. .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2022

Votre certificat est en route! Vérifiez votre email pour votre certificat. Votre certificat a été envoyé sous la forme d’une pièce jointe. Si vous ne trouvez pas ce mail dans votre boîte, consultez le dossier courrier indésirable de votre messagerie. Utilisateurs de Yahoo, vérifiez que les images sont activées avant de télécharger votre certificat. Partagez les cours et rencontrez d’autres membres du YLAI Network: facebook.com/ylainetwork.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2022

Your certificate has been emailed! Your certificate has been emailed. Your certificate has been emailed to you at the address you provided. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, please check your Spam/Junk folder. Network with other young entrepreneurs and leaders at facebook.com/ylainetwork. Choose another online course and earn additional certificates!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2022

Seu certificado está a caminho! Seu certificado foi enviado eletronicamente para o e-mail que você forneceu. Se ha enviado tu certificado por correo electrónico a la dirección que proporcionaste. Si no encuentras el mensaje en tu bandeja de entrada, revisa tu carpeta de correo basura. Elige otro curso en línea y ¡obtén certificados adicionales! ¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso?

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APRIL 21, 2022

The Climate Crisis: Addressing Five Key Areas for Change. Just a moment, loading… The post The Climate Crisis: Addressing Five Key Areas for Change appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Modal Close Button. Investing in a Sustainable Future. When it comes to preserving and protecting the Earth for our communities and the generations to come to have access to green spaces, clean water and air, and health, it’ll take a collective investment far more significant than any individual. The time to care and act is now. . Whether it’s participating in The Great Global Cleanup , strengthening your knowledge of climate change and environmental harm, or learning how you can lessen your car

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 8, 2022

5 ways to start greening your business. By Shannon Courtney. The climate crisis is increasingly more urgent and requires a whole-of-society approach to create a clean-energy economy that benefits all. This means all companies, including young businesses and businesses run by young leaders, must also do their part to decrease their environmental impact and maximize their operations in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 15, 2022

IREX 2022 YLAI Self-Care Workbook – YLAI Network (PDF). The post YLAI Self-Care Workbook appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 4, 2022

YLAI Give Back Workshops. Education has a way of reaching across borders and empowering young people in a way that few other things can. As it was once said: “Education is the passport to the future, because tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for today.”. Join our YLAI Network Give Back Workshops, presented by YLAI Network Members, and add a “stamp” to your passport today.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finding work-life balance as an entrepreneur. By Shannon Courtney. As an entrepreneur, creating a healthy work-life balance is crucial to maintaining strong mental health and avoiding burnout. Resilience as an entrepreneur helps your business become stronger and adapt to whatever setback or unexpected hurdle comes your way. Your communities and partnerships can also fortify necessary resilience.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. By Shannon Courtney. Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. Communities, economies and trade benefit from strong businesses that have learned to weather unexpected challenges.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why self-care is important for entrepreneurs. By Jewelle Saunders. Entrepreneurs know that it takes a lot of time and effort to get their dreams off the ground. Meeting your goals as an entrepreneur often requires long days and long nights, navigating stressful decisions and finances, and dealing with rejection and redirection. In order to meet these goals and find success, as an entrepreneur you may experience poor work-life balance and periods of burnout, where you can feel overwhelmed and una

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 21, 2021

YLAI 2022 Calendar. The post YLAI 2022 Calendar appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Building sustainable marketing skills with a Colombian YLAI Fellow. By Shannon Courtney. As an entrepreneur who aims to build sustainable success, you must always be ready to shift focus and be flexible — flexible not only in your professional career but also with the direction of your company branding, team and digital marketing strategies, which is something that 2017 Colombian YLAI Fellow Katherine Villa has recently come to understand.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

What you need to know about positioning your business for expansion. By Shannon Courtney. As an entrepreneur, you may find yourself at the point where you ask, “What are the steps to take my company to the next level in the global marketplace?” Often, young entrepreneurs will have the skills, knowledge, and branding strategies down but are not sure of the resources needed to position their business for expansion to export to new markets and reach new audiences.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Rebranding and expanding your target audience with a social business expert from Brazil. By Shannon Courtney. With the challenges presented to entrepreneurs and their businesses during the pandemic, it is crucial, now more than ever, to utilize this time as a moment of professional growth and self-reflection on the branding and marketing efforts of businesses.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 15, 2021

3 ways to optimize your e-commerce site for better sales. Adapted from a blog by Christina Gwira of NOYADESIGNS. We all want to make more sales. There is so much more to having success with your online store than simply having a website. It’s very easy to think that all you need to do is hire a designer and sales will come. It just doesn’t work like that.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Attracting and Motivating Volunteers. Overview. A strong body of volunteers can make the difference between success and failure. Learn how to recruit and retain volunteers who are committed to your organization’s mission. Transcript. My name is Jeff Franco, and this is Attracting and Motivating Volunteers. In this lesson, we will discuss how to motivate volunteers to join.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Inspiring Community Participation. Overview. This lesson demonstrates how to inspire citizens to take positive actions on their collective behalf and maintain their involvement for the long term. Transcript. I’m Jeff Franco, and this is “Inspiring Community Participation” to solve local problems. In this lesson we will learn: why it’s important for you to know your community and its needs before you inspire them to act; how to overcome apathy or lack of interest from community members; and how t

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Engaging Your Community. Overview. Community engagement is about involving the people you serve as beneficiaries and as partners in your mission. Learn about ways to foster community engagement. Transcript. [TEXT: Hilary Binder-Aviles, Independent NGO Consultant]. Community Engagement. [LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand what community engagement is and why it’s important. 2.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Overview. This lesson provides step-by-step recommendations for building a realistic and achievable movement for change by implementing grassroots campaigns, identifying tasks and delegating responsibility. Transcript. [TEXT: Creating a Successful Grassroots Campaign]. [TEXT: Learning Objectives: 1. How to strategically identify challenges. 2. How to understand and incorporate stakeholders. 3.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Developing a Personal Code of Ethics. Overview. Learn how to build a personal code of ethics that will help you as a leader and boost confidence in your decision making. Transcript. [TEXT: LEADERSHIP: Developing a Personal Code Of Ethics]. [TEXT: Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the importance of ethical considerations when leading and managing. 2.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Networking to Get Ahead. Overview. Knowing how to network effectively is essential to growing both personally and professionally. This lesson reviews how to create a positive, useful network and the work required to maintain it. Transcript. [TEXT: NETWORKING TO GET AHEAD]. [TEXT: Learning Objectives. 1. How to identify important networking skills. 2.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Art of Public Speaking. Overview. Whether it’s speaking up in a meeting or giving a presentation to a boss or clients, public speaking is essential to success. Learn how to write and deliver a speech clearly using concise, persuasive language. Transcript. [TEXT: THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING]. [TEXT: Learning Objectives. 1. Learn how to craft your message. 2.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Strategies for Personal Growth and Development. Course Lessons. This course outlines the different ways you can develop your business, organization and personal skills. Developing a Personal Code of Ethics. Networking to Get Ahead. The Art of Public Speaking. The post Strategies for Personal Growth and Development appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Attracting and Motivating Volunteers. Overview. A strong body of volunteers can make the difference between success and failure. Learn how to recruit and retain volunteers who are committed to your organization’s mission. Transcript. My name is Jeff Franco, and this is Attracting and Motivating Volunteers. In this lesson, we will discuss how to motivate volunteers to join.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 31, 2021

Inspiring Community Participation. Overview. This lesson demonstrates how to inspire citizens to take positive actions on their collective behalf and maintain their involvement for the long term. Transcript. I’m Jeff Franco, and this is “Inspiring Community Participation” to solve local problems. In this lesson we will learn: why it’s important for you to know your community and its needs before you inspire them to act; how to overcome apathy or lack of interest from community members; and how t

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