Young Leaders Projects

The Istanbul Social Challenge Project 2012

Students learn about Leadership, Business, and Entrepreneurship while making a positive change in their community!

The Istanbul Social Challenge Project challenges you to become an innovative social entrepreneur and take action on a social issue affecting the city of Istanbul. You have 5 days to complete your project and make a positive difference.

Are you up for the Challenge?

The Istanbul Social Challenge Project is an extraordinary summer program designed for high school students interested in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Social Responsibility and who want to make a positive change in their community.

By actively participating in a 5 day real-life project, you will discover your talents, get into action, share experiences, and move forward with the skills developed to become a Visionary and Socially Responsible Leader in your community.

Learn more about the Istanbul Social Challenge Project 2012 on the Programs page.

Career Discovery Program 2012 - Creative Emerging Careers

Discover more about 5 Creative Emerging Careers:
Journalism, Architecture, Product Design, Film & Directing,
Social Media and Marketing

The Career Discovery Program (CDP) is an interactive weekend program designed for high school students to gain insight into five creative emerging career paths, participate in leadership, teambuilding & innovative-thinking activities, develop a real-life Career Discovery Project, and receive a one-on-one session with a Career Consultant to discuss education and career goals.

Learn more about the Career Discovery Program 2012.

Career Discovery Program 2012 Keynote Speakers

Surprise Opening Keynote Speaker on Social Entrepreneurship
Matthias Scheffelmeier
Ashoka Turkey

Keynote Speaker on Architecture
Gökhan Avcıoğlu
Architect & Founder of GAD Architecture

Keynote Speaker on Film & Directing
Ertuğ Tüfekçioğlu
Director of Direk Aşk, Selection for Festival de Cannes Court Metrage Short Film Corner 2011, winner of several international awards and Partner of Califa Productions

Keynote Speakers on Product Design
Tamer Nakışcı, 2011 Red Dot Product Design Winner
www.tamernakisci.com
Meriç Kara, Product Designer
www.merickara.com

Keynote Speaker on Social Media & Marketing
İpek Karadağ
Portals & Operations Group Coordinator, MedyaNet

Creative Young Entrepreneur Awards 2011

Young Leaders Projects finalist and recipient of the
JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award 2011!

Dilara Sekili, Founder and Director of Young Leaders Projects was a finalist and received the Creative Young Entrepreneur Award (CYEA) 2011 at the Awards Gala in June 2011. The CYEA 2011 was organized by Junior Chamber International (JCI) with the main sponsorship by Türk Telekom and Para Dergisi.

Check out the press releases about CYEA 2011 on the Press page.

Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.