Turns our extracurriculars don't just improve SAT scores, and result in higher salaries, but are also an excellent way to increase and diversify one's skill set. The research outlined looked at the effect of extracurriculars on students, but I would argue that professionals and working adults need extracurriculars as much as their kids.
Just because you've landed a job doesn't mean you have no more capacity for growth or learning, or interests, or no need to continue expanding your skill set. And you can make time for extracurriculars, in fact, looking at this infographic I would say it's imperative that you make time in your schedule for extracurriculars.
The Effect of Leadership Programs
Something else I found particularly interesting was the chart (below) they created that listed which types of skill improvement you can gain from various activities. There is only one activity listed, that helps to develop every skill listed, and that activity is Leadership Programs.
Leadership Programs are important and beneficial. Which is why we at Coro Pittsburgh do what we do. Because we know that achieving our vision of an inclusive democracy can be achieved through good leaders.
There are a lot of leadership programs available out there. Coro Pittsburgh offers some great ones, with a focus on experiential learning, and a developed and supportive alumni network to become a part of after your program is complete.
Apply Today
Right now, we're accepting applications for our Leaders in Learning program, which focuses on the Pittsburgh Public School System. You can apply online here until December 1.
We offer several other types of programs through out the year, with different focuses and for different age and experience levels. Please don't hesitate to contact me (khalling@coropittsburgh.org) for more information on any of our programs.
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