Global Youth Leadership Academy
A learning and mentoring program to prepare teenagers for life beyond school
About
This leadership development program aims to prepare the youth in tackling a wide range of challenges, before they take some defining steps of their life.
Critical thinking, communication, and social skills largely influence students’ personal and professional conduct during and after-school years. Our learning model fuses together interdisciplinary subjects into a synergetic whole, yet allowing students the much-needed flexibility to learn at their pace.
Students can enroll alongside school as classes and sessions are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. While some components of the curriculum are compulsory, others are optional.
Benefits of the Program
Holistic Growth | Professional Development | Internship
Personalised Learning | Value Addition | Scholarships | Lifelong Network
Subjects & Activities
Our Journey Through
The Numbers
24
Teenagers from 15 States
155
Learning Hours Dedicated
30
Experts & Speakers Engaged
110
Sessions Conducted
18
Short Courses Taught
20
Interactive Workshops Organised
30
Internship & Mentorship Opportunities Provided
Glimpses from the Previous Editions
GYLA 2021
Global Youth Leadership Program
Gap Year Program
Details
Age Group: 15-19 Years
Fee (Inclusive of taxes): INR 50,000 | USD 900
*This is a sliding-scale tuition fee. Scholarships are available on the basis of means and merit.
2021 Cohort of Global Youth Leaders
Ayaan is based in Gurgaon but has studied at a residential school called Rishi Valley
for the past 6 years. He wants to explore his passions and skills in entrepreneurship and
leadership through GYLA. He is an avid sports person with a keen interest in wildlife
conservation, sustainable development, and value investing. He plays many instruments,
such as electric and acoustic guitar, keyboard and the cajon. He loves to travel, eat and
sleep. He is studying Chinese and can speak basic Japanese as well.
Bhavya currently lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is an entrepreneur and social worker. He has his own IT company called CHAOS, under which he designs games, applications, and websites. He loves to read books and explore new things. He is a nature lover and also loves to do spiritual practices. He runs Youth Change organisation to give a voice to fellow writers and bloggers. He is passionate about writing, adventure, and technology.
Vishal Gupta is currently doing his Bachelor’s in Science in Data Analysis in ILEAD Kolkata. His dream is to become a billionaire. He has a passion for learning new things. His hometown is in Kalimpong near Darjeeling. He likes playing Cricket.
Kapil has finished his 12th grade from DAV Sahibabad. He is a national-level skater and has won multiple prizes including silver medal at DAV National. He wants to start a sports fitness club to improve awareness about fitness in India. He is also looking to improve his marketing, business, and sales skills.
Khush lives in Jaipur. He likes reading books, playing sports, and listening to music. He is an extrovert who likes to watch Netflix, meeting new people, and creating a bond with friends.
Kiran resides in Kochi, Kerala. She is currently serving as an intern at IIMUN, the world’s largest youth-run organisation. He has gained recognition as a social media intern for the Find A Bed initiative. He likes reading, writing stories, gaming, watching anime, and playing with his dog.
Kripa lives in Delhi. She is an emotional person who spends most of her time daydreaming, writing, reading and binge watching Netflix. Her dream is to get into Harvard and she thinks about it every second of every day. If someone asks her to describe herself in 5 words it would probably be emotional, passionate, stubborn, daydreamer and hardworking. Being a true leader is something very important to her and she hopes to achieve it with the help of this program.
Mansi Panchal is currently preparing for her entrance exams and is getting ready for a new phase of life: college. She loves singing, dancing, reading, and a good cup of coffee. Her interests are event management and learning new skills. She proudly calls herself a highly extroverted person and a pretty good chef.
Sherin, currently living in Chennai. She identifies herself as the INFJ personality who is always there for her friends. She loves exploring new things and learning as much as she can. She loves reading and writing.
Kathija Zamya is a curious individual who feels driven to do something every day. She lives in a developing smart city called Mangalore. She believes that being able to read, watch, and hear are the greatest gifts given to humankind. She likes to analyse things through different perspectives. She takes pride in helping her friends out whenever they need her.
Kanishka Verma loves challenges. She wants to explore this world and believes that a person should always give his/her best. She is currently learning Korean and reading books. She is also an occasional poet and songwriter.
Experts & Mentors
National Award Winning Animator, Course Facilitator
Tech Consultant & PhD, University of Cambridge
Rashtram School of Public Leadership; Co-founder, The Bartan Company
Course Facilitator
Co-founder & CEO, Rishihood University
Team Manager & Writing Mentor at the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women
Founding Vice-Chancellor, Sai University
Founder, Krshala Dance Theatre & Co-founder, SoME
Associate Professor, School of Entrepreneurship, Rishihood University
Founder & Executive Director of Create Cluster
Incoming MPA Candidate at Columbia University | Ex-Chief Minister's Fellow, Govt. of Maharashtra
Vice Chancellor, Rishihood University (PhD Northeastern University, Boston)/span>
Professor, IIT Bombay
Board member – Sattva Consultancy, Founding Partner – JumpStartUp, Expert Panelist – Technology Development Board, Dept of Science and Technology, Govt of India
Professor-IIT Delhi
Asst. Professor – IIT Kharagpur, Founder – Ritambhara Yogashala and Takshashila Institute of India Studies [TIIS]
Founder, CEO of Bachpan Play Schools and Academic Heights Public Schools
Communications Professor & Co-founder, School of Meaningful Experiences (SoME)
Co-founder & Dean, Rashtram School of Public Leadership
Co-Founder & CEO, Pluskul, Workshop Facilitator (Social Media)
Co-Founder, InTech Dispatch
Researcher, Co-Founder & Editor InTech Dispatch
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