Training Schedule
Years 1 and 2:
- A total of 4 conferences over 2 years: Two 4-day weekend conferences each year (fall and winter), Thursday evening-Sunday afternoon, held in a conference centre. Meals and lodging are included.
- Mentoring and job shadowing are optional throughout the year.
- Note: The term “Years 1 and 2” does not refer to the order in which seminars must be taken; instead, it denotes the number of years a participant has been part of the program
Year 3:
- Students that complete the two year program (4 seminars) may be selected to lead a self-initiated service or humanitarian project in the 3rd and final year of the program.
- The participant will develop and conduct a service project that they are passionate about
- The participant will be mentored and guided by the Saruk Board and other experienced leaders to ensure each project has a high chance of success.
- If the project is not local, you may apply for partial funding for travel to complement project specific fundraising efforts.
Seminar Topics Covered in Years 1 & 2:
Social & Emotional Intelligence
- Paying attention: Active Listening
- Grit / Readability
- Learning to Collaborate
- Developing a Positive Attitude, Empathy, Leadership, Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
Respectful Leadership
- Building a Resume vs. Writing Your Epitaph
- Modelling Leadership as a Servant: Empathy
- Vision and Motivation
Building an Effective Team
- Building a Team
- Influencing a Team
- Holding the Team Accountable
Vision & Goals For Self
- Setting Vision & Goals for Self
- Critical Thinking / Flexibility
- Assessing Strengths and Weaknessess
Daily Habits for Lifelong Leadership
- Building Strength for Leadership
- Stress: Daily Habits for a Resilient Life
Balancing Power & Influence
- Using Power and Influence for Positive Outcomes
- Recognizing the Abuse of Power
Employment Day: Finding & Keeping a Job
- Resume and Interview Skills
- Personal Grooming, Dressing and Presentation
- Time Management
Conflict Management
- Resolving & Avoiding Conflicts
- Identifiying Conflicts Early
Understanding Global & Local Poverty
- Knowing how to help
- Why international aide has not solved poverty
Leadership & The Law
- Understanding everyday legal issues
- Liability associated with leadership
Inclusiveness & Commitment
- Treating People Equally and Equitably
- Understanding Multiculturalism
- Gender Leadership Styles
Anchor Yourself: Making Good Decisions
- Principles for Sound Decision-Making: Distinguish Role from Self
- How to Connect with and Nurture Others
- Virtues of an Open Heart: Compassion for Self and Others
Life Skills
- Financial Skills: Budgeting, Credit Cards, Loans, Interest
- Employment: Resume Tips and Mock Interviews
- Goal Setting
- Health, Diet and Exercise
- Communication: Email, Speaker Introduction, Principles or Speech Making
- Accountability
- Understanding Others
- Problem Solving
- Reading a Contract, Knowing your rights
- How to have tough conversations
Who Can Register?
Participation in the Saruk Centre for Leadership Development requires that you must have completed Grade 12, be enrolled in a post-secondary Institution, and be interested and committed to participating in rigorous extra-curricular learning about leadership, service, and life skills over a 3-year program (attending two-weekend conferences per year) as described above on this website.
- The program typically begins in the fall of each year but if capacity becomes available it is possible for wait-listed and new applicants to join starting with the January session.
- Cost per year: $5,000/student, including travel scholarships for global service trips and educational field trips. During the Saruk Centre initial development phase costs are covered in full by Centre philanthropists.
- Applications: Must be filled out by the deadline described in the "Apply" section of this website.
- Failure to respond to an acceptance notification, RSVP deadline or failure to attend after registration may result in a participant being dropped from the program.
The Saruk Centre Certificate of Completion
Students will also receive a certificate from the Saruk Centre for each seminar completed. This may be shared with educational institutions and employers to illustrate the depth of a students experience in the Leadership program.
The $5000 program cost is fully covered by the Saruk Centre for 30 accepted applicants!
Do you want to develop valuable skills taught by industry leaders that cannot be learned from a book?
Are you looking for opportunities to expand your experience, boost your resume and better prepare you to be a leader?
Do you want to build a foundation of knowledge, skills and experience to prepare you for graduate school, high-level employment and entrepreneurial opportunities?
