Courses.
Section 5
SECTION 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.