Opportunity to participate in a workshop on Leadership at WISLearn With Leaders - Harvard mentor leadership training
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“Learn with Leaders brings world class experiential education to high schoolers with an aim to foster life skills through problem-based learning!” (https://www.instagram.com/learnwithleaders/?hl=en)
WIS has an amazing opportunity to offer a workshop hosted by Learn with Leaders here at school. We have arranged that this workshop will take place in the last week of August 2025. Currently, one of our Grade 11 IBDP students is doing a research project with Learn with Leaders. There is still a bit of time to sign up for this workshop.
If you/your child is interested, pleas sign up below as soon as possible so that we can make arrangements for this workshop to happen here at WIS.
This HPAIR Leadership Program by the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations is a 3-day programme that will bring together exceptional mentors from the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations to engage, mentor, and inspire students.
Please find below the details of the programme.
The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations Leadership Program hosted by the Windhoek International School
Spread over 3 action-packed days, the mission of the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations Leadership Program is to indulge school students with strong leadership potential in immersive learning engagements, discussions, and mentorship. The programme will focus on leadership, problem-solving, communication, public speaking, and critical thinking while working with students toward a final ‘Actionable Project’ under the guidance of student mentors.
These skills are essential for tomorrow’s changemakers and future leaders.
Students will work in small groups throughout the programme on an impactful ‘Actionable Project’ designed to tackle real-world problems, stimulate ideas for future collaborative projects, and mould young learners into future leaders.
What will students gain?
- Learn a systematic, comprehensive approach to solving real-world problems from trained and dedicated Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations mentors.
- Hone your thought process to become more analytical and creative.
- Use data to quantify and validate your proposed solutions.
- Practise your communication skills to convey your recommendations effectively.
- Brainstorm practical methods to implement your solutions.
- Enhance your portfolio with a certificate from the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations, and through actionable projects.
Programme Dates: last week of August
Programme Duration: 3 days
Mode: In-person at the Windhoek International School
Venue: Windhoek International School
Eligibility: Group 1 - Grades 6th to 8th
Group 2 - Grades 9th to 12th
Program fee: USD 450 per student
You can use the following link to apply for the program: https://forms.gle/dZvoPFsCzmw1jdth6
There is an opportunity for one student to be sponsored to participate
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Another outstanding opportunity
Young Founders Lab – Startup Bootcamp
This is another opportunity for students to get some experience and see what they are interested in doing.
Explore the opportunity here:
Stephen Turban, co-founder of the Young Founders Lab.
Founded by Harvard entrepreneurs, Young Founders Lab is a selective start-up bootcamp for ambitious high school students. In the programme, you work under the guidance of mentors from places like Google, Microsoft, and Meta to build your own revenue generating start-ups. Check out our brochure for more details. The final deadline to apply is May 11 for the summer cohort. C
Co-founder, Dhruva Bhat, is hosting an information session on May 9. You can sign up here!
Although this programme is quite expensive, there are scholarships and financial aid available. When you sign up, you can apply for these scholarships.
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