The Leadership Bridge Program (LBP) is an intensive and interactive three-day program, which aims to hone youth leadership skills among high-potential leaders. Each session has been designed to be challenging, unique, highly-engaging and fun. Content will focus on leadership, teambuilding, and creative thinking. The program emphasizes ethical leadership through positive social action, and offers participants the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning through 'social action projects'. The program is jointly organized by Young Arab Leaders (YAL) Bahrain chapter, and 3BL'Triple Bottom Line' Associates; a Bahrain-based social impact consultancy.
WHY LBP?
The LBP will act as an important bridge between high school and university. It will unlock leadership potential, promote youth empowerment, and inspire young leaders to play an active role in constructively shaping their communities and country for the better.
WHEN & WHERE?
The LBP will be held over three days at the Gulf Aviation Academy, near the Bahrain International Airport from Thursday October 20- Saturday 22, 2011.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The LBP is open to all Bahraini students in either 11th or 12th grade with a minimum GPA of 80 percent or a 'B' average. The LBP will accept a total of around 50 female and male students from both private and public schools. All participants must speak English.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Participants must choose one of the following two options. Either:-
A) Prepare and upload a short video describing why they are applying to the Leadership Bridge Program and what they hope to get out of it. All videos should strictly confirm to a time limit of 2 minutes maximum and no more than 30MB. We recommend using a simple webcam or mobile phone for recording.
OR
B) Write a short paragraph describing why they are applying to the Leadership Bridge Program and what they hope to get out of it. Submissions should include full name, school, and date of birth and should be e-mailed to yalbahrain@yalbahrain.org and should be no more than 250 words maximum.
Submissions will be evaluated based on (1) motivation for applying, (2) articulation of content, (3) creativity and originality, (4) passion and ambition, and (5) overall Presentation. All submissions must be made before midnight on Monday 10 October 2011.
Participants must also complete an online form and sign an honour code. Participants who plagiarise or deliberately provide false information will not be accepted into the program, and will not be permitted to apply to any future Young Arab Leaders, or 3BL Associates programs.
DAY ONE (Thursday 20TH October) : INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm Welcome Note from YAL representative
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm Program Introduction & Introduction of Leadership
Coaches- 3BL
