Applications for the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) are now available. YDLI is a dairy-focused, three-phase leadership and communication skills development program, sponsored by the Holstein Foundation.
Along with top-notch training and interactive workshops, participants enjoy the opportunity to network with dairy producers and industry professionals from all corners of the country.
Dairy producers working with all breeds of dairy cattle and allied dairy industry members, ages 22 to 45 are encouraged to apply. In the upcoming ninth YDLI class, Phase I will be held Feb. 25-28, 2015 and Phase III will be held Feb. 24-27, 2016. Both meetings will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Using pertinent issues facing the dairy industry, Phase I is a four-day conference that focuses on developing participants’ individual leadership skills, enhancing communication and media relation skills, understanding personality styles, and developing effective meeting and presentation skills.
Phase II requires that participants undertake outreach activities and active leadership roles in their communities.
Phase III brings participants together for a second four-day conference focusing on team development and group leadership skills, affecting public policy and conflict management.
The YDLI Class 9 application form is now available to download. Before you complete an application, be sure to read the program requirements. Applications are due Aug. 1. For questions, send an email or call (800) 952-5200 ext. 4261. PD
—From Holstein Foundation news release
