AGENCY TESTIMONY
Community education and leadership initiatives at Queens Public Library
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Scott McLeod describes Queens Public Library's various community education and leadership initiatives designed to empower residents and prepare them for roles in city government and community organizations. These programs cover a wide range of topics and skills.
- Offers service learning initiatives like 'World of Work for Teens' and 'Talking Period'
- Hosts online community education and leadership workshops, reaching participants globally
- Provides training on topics such as the child welfare system and media skills development
Scott McLeod
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Our libraries also serve as trusted accessible hubs for community convening and civic engagement.
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We have instituted service learning initiatives in which individuals not only engage in meaningful service experiences, but also on reflection, Nick, leads to greater understanding of their ability to have an impact on their communities.
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For example, World of Work for Teens, which received an Urban Libraries Council Top Innovation Award, combines college coursework and professional development workshops while engaging teams and service projects.
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And our talking period initiative prepares young people to be menstrual equity advocates and community champions.
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In addition, Queen's public library hosts online community education and leadership workshops to equip residents with information and resources to help them prepare to assume roles in city government, civic groups, and community organizations.
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These sessions have trained more than 500 and reach participants in the United States, Europe, and Australia.
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Our workshops, forums, and resources focused on building leadership capacity, address topical issues such as the child welfare system in New York City, and provide media training to develop skills such as executive presence and communications.
