Youth Programs
Introducing tomorrow's leaders to parliamentary procedure
The National Association of Parliamentarians is committed to training and developing our future leaders in the use of parliamentary procedure to support democratic decision-making. Students have shared the benefits of learning parliamentary procedure:
- Builds confidence
- Enhances communication skills
- Improves listening skills
- Strengthens problem-solving skills
- Elevates a better sense of time management
NAP’s Youth Committee is dedicated to addressing the needs of young people and enhancing their learning about parliamentary procedures. To that end, NAP partners with various youth organizations (see below) that host regular competitions at local, state, and national events.
Youth Organization Partners
NAP is committed to helping young people enhance their learning about parliamentary procedure.
The association partners with various youth organizations that host regular competitions at local, state, and national events. These competitions are an excellent tool for developing the next chapter of keepers of the democratic process.
Business Professionals of America aims to prepare a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. Its conferences, workshops, and skills competitions encourage personal and professional growth among secondary and post-secondary students.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (formerly FHA) helps young men and women address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer science education. FCCLA members develop skills for life: goal setting, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communications.
Future Business Leaders of America is devoted to developing business skills in secondary school students through local chapter activities as well as state and national leadership conferences.
FBLA Collegiate division continues developing business skills in students as they continue on to post-secondary education.
HOSA- Future Health Professionals is a national career and technical organization for students interested in health careers. HOSA’s activities provide occupation and leadership skills to promote career opportunities in the health care industry.
SkillsUSA serves high school and college students enrolled in technical skills and service occupations (such as health) programs of study. SkillsUSA programs strive to establish industry standards for job-skills training in the classroom.
