Monday, January 14, 2013

Learning to Lead Program

Are you a female grade 11 student who wants to learn more about leadership skills? Do you inspire to become a leader in BC using your energy and vision? The Minerva Foundation for BC Women is hosting its 12th annual Learning to Lead program from May 24 - 26 at St. John's College on the UBC campus.

This all-expense paid opportunity is for grade 11 female students to meet and interact with graduate students, young professional women, and accomplished community leaders for a weekend of inspiring speakers and workshops.

In order to attend, you have to submit an application. The organization is looking for students who have demonstrated leadership skills in the past and present over different areas, and show some of the following characteristics of leadership:
  • self-directed and responsible
  • strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
  • action oriented and able to motivate others 
  • self-reflective 
  • risk taker 
  • good listener
  • ability to manage conflict
  • integrity, flexibility, intelligence, creativity, focus and emotional intelligence
To learn more, you can go to Minerva Foundation's website (click here) to see for yourself. If you are interested in applying, please come to see me ASAP. Thanks!

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