Leadership Academy
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Colleges look for students who demonstrate leadership and have a track record of community service. But contrary to popular opinion, just volunteering at a food bank and giving food to the needy is not enough. Neither is holding a title such as “president” of a club (especially if you do not do very much while holding a title)!
What exactly is leadership?
It’s not easy to define, and developing soft skills such as leadership is a long-term process. Learning about leadership is one thing. Putting it into action is another. Many students are “natural” leaders and do not need a lot of help in this area, but other students really need support and guidance from a mentor in order to take action. That's why we have the Leadership Academy.
- This service-learning program is perfect for students who are interested in learning leadership skills and taking action to serve their communities.
- Students work one-on-one with a mentor over a period of 15 weeks to start a nonprofit, found a club, or start a community service initiative.
- If the student is starting a nonprofit, he or she will learn about creating a legal entity, how to find board members, and fundraising.
- Students also do an in-depth study of leadership by studying the work of Nobel Peace Prize winners.
- This program may be done individually or in small groups (if all the students are committed to the same initiative).
- As a bonus, students may be able to obtain a good letter of recommendation from a member of the community they serve.
- The time commitment for this program is approximately 3-4 hours per week and includes weekly one-hour meetings with a mentor, as well as unlimited email support between sessions.
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