Why?
Do you want your life to be like this?
You know what success looks like for you
You are making enough money to live in a nice place and go on vacationsYour work is something you enjoyYou feel like you are making a positive difference everydayYou know how to be resilient, when times get toughYou are happy more than you are sadYou are never boredYou have a great group of supportive friendsYour parents or guardians are proud of youYou know how to be the leader of your own life, making wise choicesYou know how to lead and bring out the best in others because you are your best self
What will you be doing at U-ROC Leadership™?
Attending Professional Development Workshops weekly, usually from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.Doing Service-Learning Projects for Non-Profits on some Fridays. See examples here.Working at an organization that is in alignment with an interest you have as your paid internshipMaking life-long friends and meaningful connectionsVisiting colleges and companiesHaving Fun!
What will you learn?
Personal:
Enhance confidence and emotional intelligence to build resilience and healthy relationshipsDevelop a strong foundation and belief in who you are and how you can positively impact the worldEnrich life skills, including financial and healthcare literacy, to sustain basic needsExpand understanding of the benefits of a strong character to create perseverance
Professional :
Identify career pathway and step-by-step plan to fulfill dreams and make a sustainable livingSharpen problem-solving skills to improve performance at school and workImprove communication, team building and leadership skills to add value to organizations and expedite career advancementEstablish work experience to enhance future successFind a job or enroll in continuous education program upon the completion of U-ROC
Who is this for?
YOU…If you are graduating from High SchoolYOU…If you have graduated and have no plansYOU…If you have enrolled in College, and don’t feel ready to goYOU…If you aren’t sure College is for you but you want to continually learnYOU…If you are not sure of the best career for youYOU…If you are in College and are not sure you made the best choiceYOU…If you have dreams and goals and are not sure how to achieve themWhen will U-ROC Leadership run?
October to May, paid internships start in JuneWhere will it take place?
Currently we are in Philadelphia with access to public transportation and transportation assistance.Application Process starts now to the end of September:
Complete online application.Upon receipt of the application, we will reach out to have a conversation to make sure this program is a good fit for you.Once accepted into the program, we will remain in contact with you until the program starts.