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Francolini Leadership Experience

The Francolini Leadership Experience is a four month to one year experience that offers organizations assistance on strategic organizational issues, access to top academics while providing students with real-world experience. The Experience includes three components: the student, the organization, and the faculty. The intention is that the student will take the theories and skills they have learned in the classroom and apply it to their work within the organization.

Applying for the Francolini Leadership Experience

Step One: Eligibility

In order for a student to be considered for the Francolini Leadership Experience all of the following criteria must be met by the student by the time they submit their application.

Required Qualifications

  1. Recommended by a faculty member: Have the faculty member send their recommendation to Dr. Marlene Janzen Le Ber
  2. Enrolled in one of the program/modules at Brescia University College
  3. Completed the equivalent of third year (15.0 FCE) –in the School of Leadership and Social Change preferred
  4. Available to work for the full period of the Internship Experience
  5. Courses successfully completed: Advanced Leadership (3331F), Leadership Development (3333A), Leading Change in Organizations (3330)

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to students enrolled in one of the programs/modules in the School of Leadership & Social Change.

Preference will be given to students who are registered at Brescia University College.

Step Two: Submitting the Application

If you meet all of the criteria noted in Step One, please submit the following through the application form:

  1. A Letter of Application, which answers the following questions:
    1. Briefly state why you want to participate in the Francolini Leadership Experience?
    2. Explain the specific contributions/qualifications that you bring to the Francolini Leadership Experience?
  2. Resume
  3. Contact information for two References (one academic and one work-related reference)

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Step Three: Interview Process

If you are selected, you will first participate in an interview with the Chair of the School of Leadership & Social Change and then the organization who will be hosting students for the Francolini Leadership Experience.