BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP - LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Participation in the Business Education Partnership Leadership program should be taken seriously. All events are mandatory. An introductory meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30 , 2014 at 3:30 pm at Shepherd University/Martinsburg . Each month you will be expected to attend a meeting with your mentor or participate in a group activity. Please be sure you are willing to make this commitment. You will be rewarded in April 2015 for your efforts.
1. Name of Applicant_______________________________________________________________
2. Address of Applicant_____________________________________________________________
(number) (street) _________________________________________________________________________________
(city) (state) (zip)
3. Phone (____)_______________________ Cell Number (_____)_________________________________
4. Parent or Guardian’s Name________________________________________________________
5. Email Address__________________________________________________________________
6. High School Attending____________________________________________________________
7. Grade Point Average_____________________________________________________________
8. List any extracurricular activities in which you have been involved:________________________
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9. What college or trade school do you plan to attend?_______________________________________
10. What are your career goals?__________________________________________________________
11. Please include a copy of your high school transcript.
12. Essay: What has your experience been as a student of Berkeley County Schools? Please pick one of your teachers from any grade and from any school in Berkeley County, and tell us how this teacher had the most positive impact on your educational career.
13. How do you think you can benefit from a mentor program? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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14. What two words describe you? _______________________________________________________
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For more information please email Elaine Bobo or call 304-267-3588.
T he Leadership Program
of the
Berkeley County Business Education Partnership
Mission: To equip students for the future, to recognize the impact of teachers on the lives of their students and to utilize the talents and experience of our partners .
Program Requirements:
· Attend Leadership Orientation to be held at the Shepherd University, Martinsburg campus off
Edwin Miller Blvd. at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
· Attend monthly meetings with your mentor and/or Leadership Classmates,
1. October – Meet with Mentor
2. November 13 – Group Meeting, Location TBD
3. December 8-13 – Group Meeting, Project Locations TBD
4. January – Meet with Mentor
5. February 12 – Group Meeting, Location TBD
6. March – Meet with Mentor
7. April 22 – Leadership Dinner, Holiday Inn, Martinsburg, WV
· Read the “Habitude” book on developing leadership skills provided by the Business Partnership and complete the workbook with your mentor.
· “Tell Your Story” - Prepare to introduce and recognize a teacher in your educational career that has had the most impact on you.
· Attend the mid-year social (students only) in January. Date, time and location to be determined.
· Attend the end of the year celebration April 22, 2015 at the Holiday Inn at 6 pm.
How will you benefit?
· Opportunity to grow and develop personally by using the leadership book and workbook provided by the Business Partnership. This book should help you have a better understanding of yourself and develop leadership skills within you.
· Gain knowledge from your mentor with real life applications through monthly interactions
· Opportunity to recognize a teacher who has had an impact on your life
· Scholarship opportunity at the end of the program
· Site visits to businesses of interest to you
Remember: This program is for you! Your me ntor is there to assist you in achieving your goals. Please take advantage of this opportunity. Use their skills, talent, connections and experience to help you reach your goals.