Youth Leadership Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Youth Leadership: Hope, Education, and Progress During Crisis

Explore youth leadership, community action, and hope during crises with former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Learn strategies for engagement and fostering positive change in challenging times.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Call for Leadership - Empowering Parents as Agents of Change in Youth Sports

Explore strategies to empower parents as agents of change in youth sports, featuring insights from experts and discussing the roles of media, organizations, and institutions.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Call for Leadership in Youth Sports

Prominent sports figures discuss challenges in youth sports, emphasizing leadership, perseverance, and lifelong benefits while addressing issues like early specialization and gender equity.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Opportunity Youth Movement - Reflections and Strategies for Social Justice Leadership

Reflections on leading social justice for opportunity youth, featuring insights from private equity, philanthropy, and youth leaders on achieving better outcomes for vulnerable populations.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Youth Engagement and Community Leadership - 2017 Aspen Challenge Opening Forum

Inspiring talk on youth engagement and community development by Aspen Institute fellow Jamiel L. Alexander, sharing insights from his extensive experience in empowering young people and fostering positive change.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Corporate Leadership and Financial Literacy for Youth

Insights on corporate leadership, financial literacy, and personal development from a successful private equity investor, emphasizing creativity and storytelling for young aspirants.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Not to Fail Your Children - 3 Principles for Empowerment

Discover three essential principles for empowering youth, based on experiences with 6000+ young people worldwide. Learn innovative approaches to education that foster future-oriented leaders and transform lives.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Art of Taking Action - Achieving Dreams Through Entrepreneurship

Inspirational talk by young entrepreneur on turning dreams into reality, emphasizing community service and continuous learning. Shares personal journey of founding Eye Care Equality to provide eye care for blue-collar workers.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Young Entrepreneur's Odyssey - The Bumpy Road to Success

Inspiring journey of a young entrepreneur, highlighting age is no barrier to success. Discover how unique approaches and resilience can lead to impactful achievements in education and social change.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Power of Community - Creating an Inclusive World

Explore the impact of building stronger micro-communities, collective action, and compassionate leadership in creating a more inclusive world. Gain insights from a young social entrepreneur's perspective.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Can Young People Change the World? Yes, but Not Alone

Inspiring talk on empowering youth to address global challenges through transformative projects, advocating for educational reform to equip the next generation with essential 21st-century skills.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

It's Okay to Lead Young

Inspiring talk on youth leadership, emphasizing that age is not a barrier to leading. Dr. Vetrivel shares insights from his medical career, encouraging young people to step up and make a difference in their communities.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Why We Should All Become Activists

Inspiring talk challenging youth apathy and encouraging activism for social change. Anastasija shares insights on empowering young people to become advocates for causes they believe in.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Youth Local Councils - Empowering Young Leaders in Governance

Lana Abu-Hijleh's Youth Local Councils program empowers 25,000+ youth in the West Bank, Honduras, and Ukraine to practice leadership, receive training, and execute community projects through elected youth bodies.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Youth in Action - Centering Young Leaders' Role in Protecting Climate

Inspiring young leaders discuss innovative solutions, activism, and community resilience for climate protection, highlighting the urgent work being done to ensure a thriving planet for future generations.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video