2021-2022 TSC Alliance Future Leaders Program |
Program Description
Program Description
Launched in 2016, the Future Leaders Program (formerly the Junior Leaders Program) was designed with post-high school education in mind-whether it's attending trade school, obtaining certification or earning an associate's or bachelor's degree. The TSC Alliance offers this opportunity for young adults with TSC, or their siblings, to volunteer with local Community Alliances and offer support while raising awareness of TSC. Throughout the school year, program participants will complete a series of awareness and support activities, concluding with an exit interview. 2021 marks the sixth year of this program and our six Future Leaders last year created new opportunities for young adults with TSC and their siblings to interact with one another, participated in Virtual March on Capitol Hill, and held educational webinars while providing a critical perspective on the unique challenges faced by individuals with TSC as they transition into adulthood. Four applicants will be accepted into the program during the 2021-2022 school year. Upon acceptance to the program, participants will receive a TSC Alliance Future Leader t-shirt.
Requirements
Participants must be a young adult (age 17-27) with TSC or a sibling, and be pursuing, planning to pursue, or have completed some form of further education (i.e. certification, trade school, two-year program, or 4-year+ program). The Future Leaders Program term starts on September 13, 2021, and runs through September 13, 2022.
Awareness components (participant must complete 3 of 10 individually and group must ensure that all are completed)
• Join the Community Alliance Leadership Series calls
• Participate in “March on Capitol Hill” Government Advocacy for TSC on a local level. Make an appointment with your local representative to tell
them about TSC and the TSCRP funding and to advocate for support (training will be provided)
• Promote TSC Alliance content on your social media channels, especially webinars and other events hosted by young adults
• Create an awareness video to be featured during the month of May
• Host an online fundraiser for the TSC Alliance
• Volunteer to host a takeover of the TSC Alliance Facebook/Instagram live for an afternoon to share your story
• Work with Director of Digital Platforms and other young adults to create new forums for young adults with TSC to connect (TikTok, Whatsapp group, etc.)
• Mentor the Teen Empowerment Group and participate as a group to co-facilitate 1 of their 4 calls.
• Join virtual planning committee for the Step Forward to Cure TSC Global Virtual Walk-Run-Ride, create a team, and attend a regional walk in your area
• NEW component that you create with approval from the Program Manager to enhance the program
Required
• Required Project: Participate or moderate the 4 quarterly webinars with the other Future Leaders
• Required Project: Register and complete the online TSC Academy "March on Capitol Hill" by February 2022
• Join the TSC Alliance Adult Community Facebook page and register to receive TSC Waves, the quarterly e-newsletter for adults with TSC
• Touch base monthly with Program Manager
Exit interview
All program participants will interview with the Program Manager about their experiences in the program and contribute an article for Perspective magazine.
Completion Award
Upon completion of the program, each eligible participant will receive a completion certificate and award. Award will be given only if all
Launched in 2016, the Future Leaders Program (formerly the Junior Leaders Program) was designed with post-high school education in mind-whether it's attending trade school, obtaining certification or earning an associate's or bachelor's degree. The TSC Alliance offers this opportunity for young adults with TSC, or their siblings, to volunteer with local Community Alliances and offer support while raising awareness of TSC. Throughout the school year, program participants will complete a series of awareness and support activities, concluding with an exit interview. 2021 marks the sixth year of this program and our six Future Leaders last year created new opportunities for young adults with TSC and their siblings to interact with one another, participated in Virtual March on Capitol Hill, and held educational webinars while providing a critical perspective on the unique challenges faced by individuals with TSC as they transition into adulthood. Four applicants will be accepted into the program during the 2021-2022 school year. Upon acceptance to the program, participants will receive a TSC Alliance Future Leader t-shirt.
Requirements
Participants must be a young adult (age 17-27) with TSC or a sibling, and be pursuing, planning to pursue, or have completed some form of further education (i.e. certification, trade school, two-year program, or 4-year+ program). The Future Leaders Program term starts on September 13, 2021, and runs through September 13, 2022.
Awareness components (participant must complete 3 of 10 individually and group must ensure that all are completed)
• Join the Community Alliance Leadership Series calls
• Participate in “March on Capitol Hill” Government Advocacy for TSC on a local level. Make an appointment with your local representative to tell
them about TSC and the TSCRP funding and to advocate for support (training will be provided)
• Promote TSC Alliance content on your social media channels, especially webinars and other events hosted by young adults
• Create an awareness video to be featured during the month of May
• Host an online fundraiser for the TSC Alliance
• Volunteer to host a takeover of the TSC Alliance Facebook/Instagram live for an afternoon to share your story
• Work with Director of Digital Platforms and other young adults to create new forums for young adults with TSC to connect (TikTok, Whatsapp group, etc.)
• Mentor the Teen Empowerment Group and participate as a group to co-facilitate 1 of their 4 calls.
• Join virtual planning committee for the Step Forward to Cure TSC Global Virtual Walk-Run-Ride, create a team, and attend a regional walk in your area
• NEW component that you create with approval from the Program Manager to enhance the program
Required
• Required Project: Participate or moderate the 4 quarterly webinars with the other Future Leaders
• Required Project: Register and complete the online TSC Academy "March on Capitol Hill" by February 2022
• Join the TSC Alliance Adult Community Facebook page and register to receive TSC Waves, the quarterly e-newsletter for adults with TSC
• Touch base monthly with Program Manager
Exit interview
All program participants will interview with the Program Manager about their experiences in the program and contribute an article for Perspective magazine.
Completion Award
Upon completion of the program, each eligible participant will receive a completion certificate and award. Award will be given only if all