Tuesday's Workshops
Public Speaking and
Self Expression
with
Rachel Glauser
LIFE SKILLS
Life Skills are a huge part of the Distinguished Young Women Program! In fact The Distinguished Young Women Program insures all of its participants are given workshops on life skills with take aways in many areas, with three workshops at its core: Interview, Public Speaking and Be Your Best Self. For information on California's Be Your Best Self Program click on the Be Your Best page and drop down menu at the top of the page!! Below are Vlogs from the National Program! Scroll down for videos filled with useful life skills from past DYW's from around the nation and other useful tips!
LIFE SKILLS: RESUMES!
Ready to apply for the first step into your career? Just graduated and need a summer job? Looking to get the perfect internship? Then you need a great cover letter and resume! Learn how to write a letter and resume that will get you noticed even if you don't have a lot of experience yet.
LIFE SKILLS: MONEY 101
In college? Just got your first job? Learn how to manage your money, get loans, improve your credit score and save for the future. All the information teens and twenty-somethings need to get their finances on track. Check out this Nationals Vlog that gives you the 101 on MONEY!
LIFE SKILLS 101: INTRENSHIPS
One of the most valuable ways to learn about the profession you are interested in is through an internship!! Check out this Vlog from Nationals as they share advice on how to find and land your dream opportunity!
LIFE SKILLS: FRESHMAN 101
Learn tips and great info on how to make the most of your Freshman year from a current student. Great info on things like how to get involved, get organized and have a great roommate experience. Set yourself up for success by learning Life Skills with Distinguished Young Women.
LIFE SKILLS: CREDIT CRADS 101
Thinking of getting your first credit card? Have one but not quite sure how it works? Watch this video filled with great info from Regions Bank and learn not only how cards work but how it affects your credit score which follows you your whole life. Set yourself up for success by learning Life Skills with DYW!
LIFE SKILLS: CHANGES TO THE FAFSA
Learn all about the new changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) you may not be aware of that can help you find money for college.
LIFE SKILLS: THE WINNING FORMULA
Barbara Barrington Jones, professional public speaker and head of the International Institute of Professional Protocol, shares her "Winning Formula": the 4 aspects of yourself that combine to make a whole and successful person. Learn how to be the best version of you that you can be!
LIFE SKILSS: LANGUAGE LEARNING TIPS
In a new place? Semester abroad? Taking a new language course? No matter the case learning a new language can be tough! Check out this Nationals Vlog for tips on how to learn a new language!!
LIFE SKILLS: AVOIDING IDENTITY THEFT
Teens are more likely to become victims of online identity theft than their parents--check out these tips on how to safeguard your online presence and keep your information and money yours.