Students will become leaders in their community as they build on the skills learned in Tiers 1 and 2. As a senior project, they will implement a Greater Than Yourself (GTY) project to create change within the community.
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” – Marie Curie
GTY Project
Using the skills developed in Tier 1 and Tier 2 students will develop a community-based project in which they will work as a team with other students and community members to initiate change within the community. Ideally this project this integrate with their future educational and employment goals and will assist them with networking as well as provide them with projects of interest to include on applications for employment or universities. They may also use this as part of a mentorship or apprenticeship program within the community.
SMART Goals
Students will learn how to use SMART goals and implement them as they work on their GTY project. The use of SMART goals will benefit them in their immediate project as well as provide evidence to future employers of their ability to use these skills to complete a significant project.
Project Management
Students will develop project management skills as they create and work with a team of students and community members, keep records, plan and carry out meetings, and oversee a project to completion to initiate change in the community.