Teenagers have been invited to apply for places on a Raleigh International Bermuda workshop designed to help them maximise their leadership abilities.

The charity said that Lead From Within — an interactive session — aims to help participants discover their strengths, build confidence and develop the skills to lead with purpose at school, at home and in life.

The workshop will be facilitated by Shannon Davis, founder and lead coach of The Growth Mirror, on August 29 from 10am to 1pm and is open to people aged between 14 and 17.

It is offered through Raleigh’s Brave programme, which complements its international expeditions and survival skills training with youth development opportunities focused on confidence, resilience, self-awareness and leadership.

Denae Burchall, the executive director of Raleigh International Bermuda, said: “At a time when Bermuda continues to grapple with youth violence and antisocial behaviour, it is crucial that we invest in young people before they reach a point of crisis.

“Prevention is also about opportunity.

“We need to create opportunities where young people can better understand themselves, recognise their strengths and make intentional decisions about who they want to be and how they engage with the world around them.

“We are excited to have The Growth Mirror facilitate this workshop, as their approach and experience working with young people strongly align with what we aim to achieve through Brave.”

Ms Davis added: “Through my work over the past five years as an educator, mentor and coach, I have gained a deeper understanding of the challenges young people are navigating and the strengths they already possess.

“The Growth Mirror was founded on the belief that confidence begins with self-awareness.

“When young people understand themselves, recognise their strengths, identify areas for growth and reflect on challenges they have overcome, they begin to recognise the skills they already carry.

“I cannot wait to help participants discover what they are capable of and lead from within.”

Registration for the event costs $25 and the fee includes lunch, with bursaries available to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation.

• To register, e-mail info@raleigh.bm