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76 <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Wellington<br />

Leadership<br />

Development<br />

Two leadership development programmes have been<br />

established for students who are interested in global<br />

leadership or in making a more local contribution.<br />

The <strong>Victoria</strong> Plus Award is the first of its kind in New Zeal<strong>and</strong>.<br />

The award recognises significant extra-curricular contribution<br />

to service <strong>and</strong> leadership development opportunities <strong>and</strong> is<br />

highly valued by employers when recruiting graduates. Be<br />

involved in volunteering <strong>and</strong> student support work <strong>and</strong> lead<br />

clubs or societies to help your university <strong>and</strong> local community.<br />

Attend workshops led by highly regarded business executives.<br />

This three-part award programme sits alongside your degree<br />

<strong>and</strong> helps develop leadership, <strong>social</strong> responsibility <strong>and</strong><br />

employability skills.<br />

www.victoria.ac.nz/victoriaplus<br />

The <strong>Victoria</strong> International Leadership Programme (VILP)<br />

is an award-winning, extra-curricular programme that will<br />

interest those wishing to pursue a truly international career.<br />

It is designed to develop your leadership potential, advance<br />

your knowledge <strong>and</strong> global awareness as well as create<br />

opportunities for international experiences <strong>and</strong> networks.<br />

Participants will:<br />

͠ gain an awareness of international issues then reflect on<br />

these through a seminar series<br />

͠ attend networking speaker events where distinguished<br />

international speakers inform <strong>and</strong> inspire<br />

͠ design their own selection of global leadership activities—<br />

study <strong>and</strong> volunteering abroad, international internships<br />

<strong>and</strong> professional <strong>and</strong> personal development opportunities<br />

both in Wellington <strong>and</strong> overseas.<br />

www.victoria.ac.nz/vilp

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