First Youth Leadership Program concludes successfully

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15The Youth Leadership, Public Speaking and English Education program conducted by motivational speaker and trainer Farill Farook was successfully concluded with its awards ceremony on 17 January at the American Center, Colombo.

The ceremony was graced by James L. Russo, Director, Press, Academic, and Cultural Affairs, of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, who was the Special Invitee, and together with Farook, handed out the certificates to over 75 participants.

The program was conducted at the American Center over a period of six weeks, and received a very positive response, with attendees coming from various parts of Sri Lanka, including Jaffna, Batticaloa, Galle, Pannala, Kandy and Ratnapura, and from diverse audiences such as students, professionals and those from the corporate world. The program content included several model speeches based on travel, success, goal setting, motivation, and also musical interludes which made it both entertaining and educational.

Some of the feedback given by the attendees with regard to the program as a whole and the manner in which it was conducted:

“It was very well organised. The content, way of delivery was fantastic.” 

“The facilitator is a really good motivator. He taught beyond my expectations.”

“This program helped me in improving my skills, how to be a good leader and public speaker.”

“Excellent program, highly motivational, enjoyed and learned many new skills and techniques that could be applied for my future career. Thank you.”

The Youth Leadership program is the newest of the many training programs conducted by the well-experienced Farook, whose previous programs have included training and workshops for motivation, public speaking, etc., on both the public and corporate platforms, all of which have been immensely successful.

The next batch for the Youth Leadership Program will commence on 7 February, and is open to the public. Those interested in joining may do so by emailing their details to [email protected] or apply online on goo.gl/6TQuYH. 17

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