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Speak Well: Tips for Speaking & Communicating Effectively
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NEW E-BOOK AVAILABLE
Speaking in front of people, be it family or a large crowd of unfamiliar faces, can be a daunting task. Our mind tends to loom between “what do I say?” and “will my message be conveyed clearly?” when preparing to speak. Like any skill, knowing how to speak effectively adds value to any space occupied.
Knowing how to communicate effectively is not only for large platforms and crowds. Speaking well shows up in daily interactions like job interviews, panel discussions, family meetings, conflict resolution, school classrooms and organizations, town halls and board meetings, and other day-to-day interactions.
In this e-book, Dionte’ has meshed his speaking experience— emceeing corporate events, keynoting luncheons, facilitating restorative conversations with students, hosting pageants and fashion shows, and even coordinating social celebrations— to offer practical tools for those interested in perfecting their voice.
Readers can learn:
* How to understand, interact, and best ways to maintain your audience
* Knowing how to develop your message concisely and with clarity
* Identifying what illuminates your message and sets you ahead
Whether addressing family or a large crowd of unfamiliar faces, speaking in front of people can be a daunting task. Practicing over time and pushing yourself to do-it-while-scared, you develop your voice and discover best ways to utilize it. This e-book promises to provide experienced tips on how to sharpen the ever-evolving skill of speaking well.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Thursday, April 21
As the workplace is ever-evolving youth’s innovation and input is critical to advance in both the private and public sector. This 90 minute class provides students with practical tools to be exceptional candidates throughout the interview process.
While an interview lasts only a few minutes, understanding the full process (applying, preparing, interviewing and following up properly) is what prepares youth to stand out from the crowd.
YOUTH ATTENDEES WILL UNDERSTAND:
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HOW TO CONFIDENTLY PRESENT YOURSELF IN AN INTERVIEW
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WHAT EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR IN YOUTH INTERNS/EMPLOYEES
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IDENTIFYING PERSONAL SKILL SETS TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL APPLICANT
ABOUT CLASS FACILITATOR
DIONTE' McCLENDON
EDUpreneur, UNLearning YOUth
As a college student Dionte’ learned the value of internships. In 2014, he interned with Center of Student Missions in Chicago, IL educating youth groups about disparities and inequities throughout urban cities; in 2015 he interned in upstate New York at Ramapo for Children as a bunk leader engaging teenagers with autism and behavioral/emotional needs.
Dionte's first city program to oversee was AustinCorps, a partnership government class with Aldine ISD Career and Technical Education educating high school seniors about the operations of City of Austin departments before becoming interns working throughout the city. For three summers (2018-2021) Dionte’ provided leadership to The City of Austin’s Get Ready! STEAM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) summer internship program employing over 80 students each summer. His responsibilities included recruiting and interviewing students, hiring and placing interns at work sites across the city, support intern supervisors, coordinate activities and field trips and ensure students are growing within their respective workplaces. As the pandemic caused internships to pivot virtually Dionte and his team of coworkers collaboratively developed a virtual internship program for students to work at-home while also sharpening their professionalism and skills sets.
Through both personal and professional internship experiences Dionte’ realized that Black and Brown students were the minority in participating in wonderful internship opportunities. As a result Dionte’ remains committed to addressing the barriers and inequities students of color face hindering their participation. Furthermore, UNLearning provides support to high school and college students by providing tools to be an exceptional intern/employee from interviewing to maximizing their internship experience.