Midyear Application for The Women's Advancement Initiative's LEAD Program |
Application for The Women's Advancement Initiative's LEAD Program at the University of Hartford
The Women's Advancement Initiative's LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program, is a leadership development and career readiness training program for undergraduate women students at the University of Hartford. The organization is currently accepting applications to fill open spots in the junior (Class of 2025) and sophomore (Class of 2026) cohorts. Spots are limited in each cohort. As this program is highly selective, it is important that selected students acknowledge the tremendous opportunity offered to them and agree to fully engage by committing to attending all bi-weekly, one-hour LEAD sessions and attending at least four Women's Advancement sponsored events each year. If all requirements are met, students who are given this opportunity are guaranteed a spot to participate in the next year of the LEAD program.
The LEAD program is designed to incrementally build throughout your years at the University so that you have a well-rounded experience and are prepared for success during and after college. In addition to being a part of a network of students (25-30 female students in each graduating class and 100-110 in the total program), you will also develop skills in a variety of areas such as public speaking, self-confidence, decision making, self-care, professional interviewing, salary negotiation, and much more!
There is no cost to students to participate in the LEAD program. The program cost of $2,000 per student is covered by generous donations.
LEAD members:
• participate in an inclusive, supportive, and empowering community;
• interact with University and community leaders, professional women, faculty, staff, upper-class students, and alumnae;
• take part in leadership development training;
• attend social programs and events;
• cultivate mentoring and/or job shadowing relationships with professional community women;
• gain personal, professional, and practical life skills(including but not limited to public speaking, networking, interviewing, resume writing, mentoring, interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, etc.);
• are eligible for scholarships to attend leadership and/or professional conferences; and
• obtain tools and techniques you can use as you navigate college and life’s challenges/opportunities.
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What students are saying about LEAD:
"LEAD has been a great tool to prepare for the transition from college to the real world." - Theresa D. '18
"LEAD gave me the chance to go to Florida for a volunteer trip with 14 other LEAD students." - Meghan B. '20
"LEAD encourages young women to excel in their academic and professional lives.” - Nicole C. '16
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If you have questions or want to learn more, contact:
Hannah Alldredge Morris, LEAD Director
hmorris@hartford.edu | 917-750-6481
If you are a student who is ready to further develop your leadership skills or a student who is eager to see what leadership development is all about, we invite you to continue to the next page to apply!
The LEAD program is designed to incrementally build throughout your years at the University so that you have a well-rounded experience and are prepared for success during and after college. In addition to being a part of a network of students (25-30 female students in each graduating class and 100-110 in the total program), you will also develop skills in a variety of areas such as public speaking, self-confidence, decision making, self-care, professional interviewing, salary negotiation, and much more!
There is no cost to students to participate in the LEAD program. The program cost of $2,000 per student is covered by generous donations.
LEAD members:
• participate in an inclusive, supportive, and empowering community;
• interact with University and community leaders, professional women, faculty, staff, upper-class students, and alumnae;
• take part in leadership development training;
• attend social programs and events;
• cultivate mentoring and/or job shadowing relationships with professional community women;
• gain personal, professional, and practical life skills(including but not limited to public speaking, networking, interviewing, resume writing, mentoring, interpersonal communication skills, leadership skills, etc.);
• are eligible for scholarships to attend leadership and/or professional conferences; and
• obtain tools and techniques you can use as you navigate college and life’s challenges/opportunities.
____________________________________________________________
What students are saying about LEAD:
"LEAD has been a great tool to prepare for the transition from college to the real world." - Theresa D. '18
"LEAD gave me the chance to go to Florida for a volunteer trip with 14 other LEAD students." - Meghan B. '20
"LEAD encourages young women to excel in their academic and professional lives.” - Nicole C. '16
____________________________________________________________
If you have questions or want to learn more, contact:
Hannah Alldredge Morris, LEAD Director
hmorris@hartford.edu | 917-750-6481
If you are a student who is ready to further develop your leadership skills or a student who is eager to see what leadership development is all about, we invite you to continue to the next page to apply!