Young Leaders of the
Americas Initiative

You are an ambitious future leader, who is ready to develop your skills into an exciting career! The written and verbal communication skills that you refine will establish a strong base for a variety of professional situations and opportunities. Check out these YLAI Network resources designed to help you achieve your goals!

Leadership Planning Toolkit (PDF 437 KB)– this toolkit will support your continued professional growth as a leader and help guide you as you work to create positive change in your community, country, and region.

• Practice setting professional development goals
• Identify specific steps to achieve your goals
• Clarify your motivations and values that guide your career

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Professional Development Tools

Goal Setting

• Setting and Achieving Goals (también en español)

Networking

• Professional Networking 101 (también en español)
• Taking Charge by Networking (también en español)
• Getting Started with Informational Interviewing

Resumes & Cover Letters

• Get your resume noticed (también en español)
• Avoid these common resume mistakes (también en español)
• The importance of a cover letter (también en español)

Mentoring

• Finding a Mentor
• The Art of the Informational Interview

Self-Promotion and Marketing

• Promoting Yourself: Why You Have to Do It and How to Do It Well
• How To Talk About Yourself: Three Steps To A Great Elevator Pitch

Refining Your Expertise

• Building subject-matter expertise and then sharing it within the community