Easter Young Leaders

A course for ambitious students looking for a challenging experience over the Easter holidays.  The academic syllabus is adapted from Bucksmore’s flagship Young Leaders course which will develop student’ confidence in their leadership skills as well as themselves. Through engaging lessons, students will develop an understanding of the weekly topic and will discover the real-life applications through project work and end-of-week presentations.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

20 hours of academic content each week from Bucksmore’s Young Leaders syllabus including; theory lessons, interactive lectures, project research, real-life case studies and project input sessions.

Each week follows a different theme, designed as a platform to develop skills. They are not study options, but instead, provide a framework for projects and development of leadership in different areas of life.

WEEK 1: BUSINESS 

During week 1, students will develop key leadership skills essential for future success, through a series of workshops focused on negotiation, public speaking and project management.  Using real-life case studies such as Apple’s line management crisis or Uber’s business model, students will enhance their knowledge of the business world. They will put their new skills into practice as they learn how to create a start-up and pitch for investment.

Course outcomes:

• Develop key leadership skills essential for future success, such as negotiation, public speaking and project management
• Learn how to create a start-up and pitch for investment
• Realise the challenges faced by businesses in the modern world

WEEK 2: POLITICS

Course outcomes:

• Gain a practical understanding of leadership in politics
• Develop research and critical thinking skills
• Utilise project and time management skills to produce a campaign

Students arrive on Monday morning for the course start on Monday afternoon. Final presentations on Friday afternoon each week with departures after dinner. Students can opt to stay over the weekend and enjoy two full-day excursions.