STUDENT OF LEADERSHIP & HUMANITY AWARD
We’re proud to partner with the Canadian Gap Year Association to introduce the Student of Leadership & Humanity Award. The Gap Year Association knows that a purposeful gap year combines a variety of interests and purposes. With this in mind, the Student of Humanity Award provides a framework to design your gap year and milestones to mark the growth you experience throughout your adventures.
STUDENTS: Learn about this exciting program on this page
CONSULTANTS: Discover how this program will benefit your students
The Student of Leadership & Humanity Award is a way to keep track of the skills you develop during your gap year and receive professional recognition. The best part about this curriculum is that you can customize it to suit your interests and gap year plans. As you complete different tasks and reflections throughout your gap year, you can earn badges corresponding with the skill set you’ve pursued. These badges certify that you’ve embodied the idea of a gap year, and you can display them on Linkedin or resumes for colleges and employers.
While on your gap year, you’ll focus on four main pillars: self, wellness, finances, and future. In addition to this, there are eight subfocuses you can engage in: career planning, communication, financial literacy, mentorship, planning, project management, self care, and self-awareness.
Watch the recording below for Michelle’s detailed overview of the Student of Leadership & Humanity Award program.
Who can enroll?
Anyone! Really. Most gap year students are between the ages of 17 and 22, but this award is open to gappers of all ages.
What are the Benefits?
- Earn an exclusive badge for your LinkedIn profile and website
- Be recognized for your gap year accomplishments
- Cultivate relationships with mentors of your choosing and with a community of other gap year students
How to Participate
We have two ENROLLMENT levels:
The DIY Level
The DIY Level provides you with a template to embark on a self-directed gap year, offering access to resources to assist in completing pillars of the Student of Humanity Award but without the community component. If you are a great self-motivator and on a super tight budget, this is the level for you.
The Enhanced Support Level
The Enhanced Support Level provides you access to all of the features of the DIY Level, PLUS monthly workshops, weekly office hours, and a peer-to-peer network of other gap year students. This enhanced support up-levels your experience and provides additional accountability and motivation to maximize your gap year experience.
Not sure where to start? Throughout the Student of Leadership & Humanity Award program, you will work with other gappers and mentors to ensure that your gap year is as fulfilling as can be.
GAP YEAR CONSULTANTS
Do you know a student who wants to take an independent gap year without sacrificing structure and growth?
By introducing the Student of Leadership & Humanity Award, you can provide your students with additional value during the planning process and better validate their gap experience. Upon completion, participants can earn an official certificate and digital badge issued by the Gap Year Association (and the Canadian Gap Year Association) that validates their accomplishments. We encourage you to inform your students about the benefits of the Student of Leadership & Humanity Award and its associated resources.