Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Courses. The NYC, SK, representatives from the local educational institutions, the Local Youth Development Office, in close consultation with the Katipunan ng Kabataan, shall develop modules on the following courses:

(a)National situationer on issues and current events impacting the youth;

(b)Leadership seminar on communication and teambuilding, conflict management, safe and inclusive environments, decision-making, healthy leadership, and parliamentary procedures;

(c)Workshop on creative writing, conference and seminars on research, editing, illustration, and publication;

(d)Public speaking on interpersonal communication, motivational speeches, persuasive speaking, technical presentations, public relations, debate, and group discussions;

(e)Sports and fitness that shall include strengthening and conditioning, physical education, competitive sports, indigenous games, sports coaching, and psychology;

(f)Mental wellness related to mental issues, youth pregnancy, adolescent sex, reproductive health, and other challenges facing the youth;

(g)Digital skills development, including training for the use of virtual applications and responsible use of social media;

(h)Industries of the future, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Blockchain, Metaverse, Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce), and their practical application in agriculture, education, social life, climate change mitigation, smart buildings, and smart communities;

(i)Entrepreneurship and livelihood skills training applicable for both rural and urban setting;

(j)Environmental awareness, including disaster awareness, preparedness and mitigation, environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability;

(k)Human rights promotion, peace and security building, and crime prevention which shall include awareness of illicit drugs and substances;

(l)Financial education, including basics of budgeting, savings, and investments;

(m)Personal development that shall include building a successful career roadmap; and

(n)Cultural awareness to foster culture-based empowerment, leadership, and governance among the youth.