Leadership Experience and Development (LEAD)
Improve your leadership skills and your student experience with the LEAD series.
The LEAD series offers the following benefits:
- A rich student life experience
- Personal and professional development
- Networking opportunities with different groups at the College
- The potential to improve your leadership
- A chance to socially engage and meet other learners
To qualify for your LEAD Certificate, you need to meet these requirements:
- Take at least 5 LEAD workshops
- Do at least 10 hours of campus volunteering
(currently, only remote volunteer opportunities are available due to COVID-19 restrictions)
Once you've met the requirements, you'll get your LEAD Certificate. The work you've done will also be added to your co-curricular record.
Email studentaffairs@bowvalleycollege.ca for inquires.
Check out available LEAD workshops
Sign up for this basic workshop to learn your top 5 strengths and how to use them effortlessly for all round success!
This is an online self-paced training session, and registration is ongoing. To register, please click here.
Volunteering is a great way to pursue a passion and connect with a community. Join and learn about different volunteer programs offered at the College.
Sept 15 | 11:15am-12:15pm | MS Teams (online)
To register, please click here. You will receive an MS Teams link to join the session after registering.
Learn about different goal setting tools and set up your success goals!
Sept 23 | 11:15am-12:15pm | MS Teams (online)
To register, please click here. You will receive an MS Teams link to join the session after registering.
Discover and maximize your most powerful talents in and out of the classroom with CliftonStrengths for Students Top 5. BVC will provide you a FREE access code to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment. This 4-part series will guide you in unlocking and developing your natural talents for success in the classroom, workplace, relationships, as well as your holistic life & wellbeing.
Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 | 11:00am-12:30pm | S4028 (in person)
To register, please click here.
Come and learn how to connect with new people and increase your confidence in making new friends.
Sept 29 | 11:15am-12:15pm | MS Teams (online)
To register, please click here. You will receive an MS Teams link to join the session after registering.
At school or at work – being a good presenter will help you get ahead. Improve your presentation skills and overall confidence!
Oct 7 | 11:15am-12:15pm | S2039 (in person)
To register, please click here.
Learn about your strengths, and those of others, and build positive relationships at home, at school and at work.
Oct 6 | 11:15am-12:15pm | S2042 (in person)
To register, please click here.
ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS (AYS) Passport
Participate in the AYS passport program to fast-track the requirements to quality for your LEAD certificate!
You will be eligible for the LEAD certificate when you complete the following activities through the passport program:
• a minimum of 8 workshops/training sessions
• a minimum of 5 hours of campus volunteering
(currently, only remote volunteer opportunities are available due to COVID-19 restrictions)
The AYS passport has a collection of fun & free activities, training, and workshops all in one place. By participating in any of these activities, you can earn virtual badges/awards on D2L!
1. Sign up for the program
2. Download the AYS passport
3. Check out the instructions on how to collect your badges
The AYS passport program runs for the first two months of each term.
Email studentaffairs@bowvalleycollege.ca for inquires.
