Peak Leadership 2011/12 Workshops 1. Workshop #1- Personal Branding with Jeff Balin Wednesday, October 5th from 3-4pm • •
Students will learn to articulate what is unique about them, their “personal brand” to potential employers How to integrate this unique ability into online tools, such as an e-portfolio
2. Workshop #2- E-Portfolios with Cyri Jones Wednesday, October 5th from 4:15pm-5pm (to immediately follow Workshop #1 for those that wish to do both parts, students get 2 workshops points if they attend both) • •
Learn how to set-up your own E-portfolio Note ** students need to bring their own laptop to this session as it will be “hands-on”. If they need to book one, they can do so in the library
3. Workshop #3- Keynote on “Community Involvement” with BCIT Alumni’s past Distinguished Alumni Award Winner (DAA) Ian Robertson (current CEO of Rocky Mountaineer). For his DAA video- go here: http://www.bcit.ca/alumni/awards/awards2008.shtml Wednesday, October 12 at 5-6pm 4. Workshop #5- “Myths and Truths of Entrepreneurship – Is it for you?” with CEO of Webnames.ca Cybele Negris. Wednesday, November 9rd from 4:30-5:30pm • •
Realities of starting your own business Small Business BC tips, etc
5. Workshop #4- “Networking Skills Part 1: Strategic Relationship Building” with recent BCIT grad and DAA recipient Brent Charleton (see video here: http://www.bcit.ca/alumni/awards/awards2010.shtml Wednesday, November 23th from 3:00-4:00pm • • • •
How to be strategic when networking, even as a student Networking is something you do with every interaction, it’s who you are General tips BCIT student perspective of how to influence key people on campus
6. Workshop #6- Networking Workshop (part 2 of 2) with Peter Smith (former VP Campus Life with the BCITSA and recent BCIT grad) Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 from 5-6pm • • • • • •
Current role at Tek Systems- direct tie to recruitment/ networking Strong LinkedIn use made for recruiters- considered as “secondary database” Resume Writing Tips Business Communication Skills/ People Skills are essential Develop a network “Pay it forward” attitude
7. Workshop #7- “Conducting Successful Meetings” with Larry Vezina, BCIT Director of Student Services Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 3-4pm • • • •
Ensure actions get done in your meetings Expectations of those running a meeting Basic Robert’s Rules How to get people to attend your meetings
8. Peak Leadership Wrap-up CeremonyTown Square D from 4-5pm on Wednesday, April 18th. More details on ceremony will be sent to students closer to the time