Thursday, January 30, 2014

Leadership opportunity at McMaster


Hi Everyone,
There is an opportunity for students in Grades 9 - 12 to participate in a Leadership Conference and also to work at a Leadership camp this coming summer at Mc Master.
The Deadline is Feb 20, 2014!!!!
Check out this website:
http://venture.mcmaster.ca/JC_conference.html
NEW! Venture Junior Counselor Leadership Program
What is VENTURE?
 
Venture immerses children in grades 1-8 in engineering, science and technology. Our curriculum develops problem solving skills and engages kids through experiments, hands-on projects, and fun activities.
Our male and female instructors are role models as people and engineers. Our diverse group breaks down stereotypes and shows students that anyone who is passionate about engineering, science and technology can pursue it!
What is a Junior Counselor?
Junior Counselors (or JCs) work with Instructors in a Venture camp class. They use their leadership, organization, enthusiasm and creativity to create an exciting learning environment for campers!
 
Who is eligible to be a Junior Counselor?
If you are a student going into grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 in September 2014, you can apply!!

What is the Junior Counselor LEADERSHIP PROGRAM?
This program is an Overnight Leadership Conference in a McMaster student residence, followed by a 1 to 2 month work experience program as a Venture JC. The work program is filled with leadership and professional experience goals and workshops regulated by the class Instructors and Venture Directors.

The LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
  • Learn necessary leadership skills and training for the Junior Counselor position at Venture Camp
  • Participate in FUN workshops such as: Leadership
    Motivational Speaker
    Teamwork and Trust
    Communication Techniques
    Interview Skills
    Photography
    Earn qualifications that will look good on your resume for future job applications

    Why participate?
    Receive a letter of recommendation from Venture
    Receive multiple EOHSS (Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services) training qualification certificates
    Participants will earn high school community service hours
    Participants will also gain insight into university life by job shadowing a current undergraduate engineering student
    Certificate of Completion signed by the Dean of Engineering
    All students MUST attend the Leadership Conference to enter the work experience program in July or August

    NEW from previous years!
    NEW overnight Leadership Conference
    NEW weekly leadership goals
    NEW EOHSS certifications for health and safety
    NEW motivational speaker
      
    Conference Dates
    Friday, June 27th, 2014 - Saturday, June 28th, 2014
     
    Cost
    $150 for overnight Leadership Conference
     
     Work Experience Program
    • 1st Month - Monday, June 30th to Friday, July 25th, 2014

    • 2nd Month - Monday, July 28th to Friday, August 22nd, 2014

    • Optional: complete both months
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