Talent Plus

1.800.VARSITY

One Talent Plus Way

Corporate Headquarters
Lincoln, NE 68506-5987
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“This program builds self-confidence and makes
them believe that they have the power to
personally make a difference in a positive way.”

“My son told me he feels more ‘in control’ of his

life and decisions after attending. He has already Nebraska Human
practiced the skills that were taught and made Resources Institute at the
new friends. We will be forever grateful!”
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
and
“This program provides a wonderful opportunity
for young people to think about their talents and Talent Plus’
to engage with others in activities that nurture Young Leaders Academy present
their further development. Through their
enthusiasm and creativity, the associates who
provide leadership for the academy create an Priceless People
environment in which the participants express
their talents in ways that benefit not only the Leadership Program
individual but a broader community as well.”
“Changing Our Community One Leader at a Time”

Talent Plus’ Young Leaders

Academy Mission Statement:

We believe everyone has talent.

The Talent Plus Young Leaders

Academy encourages growth by
helping young leaders discover
their innate talents and build
relationships that make a positive
impact on others.

For more information, contact Chad Thies

(cthies@talentplus.com) at 1.800.VARSITY.
Copyright © 2009 Talent Plus ® | Lincoln, Nebraska
Priceless People
Leadership Program
Nebraska Human Resources Institute’s (NHRI)
first Priceless People Leadership Program was
launched in July 2003 in the College of Education
and Human Sciences at the University of
Nebraska - Lincoln. This year, Talent Plus’ Young
Leaders Academy is pleased to join with NHRI
to host. The program brings together talented
area leaders, ages 9-13, for a one-week leadership
experience on July 27 - 31, 2009, on the UNL City
Campus.
The goal of the program is to increase the
potential of young leaders and, through
interpersonal relationships, make a positive
difference in their families, schools and
communities.
SELECTION
Admission into the program can be achieved by a
short essay on the following topic:
Provide an example of a leader you admire most
and why.
Submissions are due April 17, 2009, and should
be sent to:
Talent Plus’ Young Leaders Academy
One Talent Plus Way
Lincoln, NE 68506
or submit via e-mail to cthies@talentplus.com
Upon receiving your submission, you will receive
a personal invitation and more details regarding
the program. Enrollment is limited.
“Changing Our Community One Leader at a Time”
CURRICULUM
The program was developed as a result of over
50 years of working with talented youth leaders.
It was modeled after a college-level course
focusing on the development of human potential
through interpersonal relations.
The curriculum includes:
+ Finding others’ “hot buttons” (interests)
+ Developing strengths
+ Discovering self-concept and values
+ Dealing with peer pressure
+ Managing time and stress
+ Setting goals
+ Cutting through stereotypes
+ Learning how to make a positive difference in
families, schools and communities
+ Utilizing Talent Plus’ interview technology to
discover more about participants’ natural talents
+ Receiving an individualized Talent Card ®
+ Receiving interview feedback from a Talent Plus
analyst
This program is taught over five days for three
hours each day. The total cost is $150.
STAFF
The program is facilitated by lead instructors
Lindsey Hastings (NHRI director) and Kristin
Morse. College-aged teaching assistants who
have been volunteer counselors in NHRI and
completed UNL’s interpersonal skills course will
facilitate many group activities alongside Talent
Plus associates. Junior teaching assistants who
participated in the program last year will serve as
helpers as well.
THE RIPPLE EFFECT
An important part of the program is to make
sure participants apply what they learn to make
a difference. Students are brought together
periodically through the year to review how they
have applied what they learned. These meetings
encompass additional activities to build upon
their strengths and stretch their potential.
Ongoing communication with participants,
their parents and their school helps to keep
engagement high and gauge the true impact of
the program’s intended ripple effect.