Faculty oF humanities and social sciences 2013 - Victoria University ...
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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