basic leadership 5

Basic Leadership

Module 5

Job Corps Leadership Roles

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Explanation of Leadership Roles on Center

Accessing Support from Student Leaders on Center

Review of How to Become a Student Leader

Introduction to the SGA Executive Board

Section 5.1: Explanation of Leadership

Roles on Center

MULTIPLE DIFFERENT

POSITIONS

UNDERSTAND THE PERKS

OF BEING INVOLVED

DETERMINE WHICH IS
THE BEST FIT FOR YOU

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Roles

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Dorm
Leaders

Recreation

Aides

Shop

Leaders

Peer

Mentors

Peer

Mediators

Student

Ambassadors

SGA

Member

Multiple Choice

What is not a leadership role at Job Corps?

• SGA

• Dorm Leader

• Director

• Student Ambassador

Perks of Being Involved

Positively impacting Center Culture

Voice on Center Issues

Assisting Peers

ACE Incentive Points

Improving Center Programming

Developing Leadership Skills

Resume Building

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Section 5.2: Accessing Support from

Student Leaders on Center

WHAT STUDENT LEADERS

ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

REQUIRED MEETINGS

AND TOPICS

OPPORTUNITIES TO

PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS

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All Leaders are Responsible for:

Being positive role models and leading by example

Modeling, mentoring, and monitoring students in the Career Success
Standards (CSS)

Observing and encouraging positive student behaviors and interactions by
supporting and reinforcing Positive Normative Culture behavior standards

Complying with Job Corps’ Behavior Management and Attendance Policies

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Multiple Choice

Which is not a Career Success Standard?

• Workplace Relationship and Ethics

• Employment

• Communication

• Personal Growth and

  Development

Opportunities for Student Input

Monthly General Assembly
An open discussion for any students or staff to attend – an opportunity to hear
and address any student concerns
Daily Dorm Meetings
Are an excellent opportunity to hear peer suggestions, concerns, and ideas.
Dorm Leaders should use these meetings to announce events and activities
that are open to all students
Monthly SGA Sub-Committees
SGA member and other students are encouraged to address departmental
concerns directly with center management. Sub-committees are Residential,
Food Service, Recreation, Student Welfare Fund and other as needed
Weekly Executive SGA/CD Meeting
Every Wednesday the Executive SGA will meet with the Center Director to
review last week and next weeks activities/concerns.

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Section 5.3: Review of How to Become a

Student Leader

DIFFERENT ROLES

REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDATIONS

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How to Become a
Dorm Leader or
Recreation Aide

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Completion of Basic Leadership Training

LOS of at least 60 days

Positive attendance record

Recommendation from Student
Management Staff

How to Become a

Peer Mediator or Peer Mentor

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Completion of Basic
Leadership, Advanced
Leadership, and Peer
Mediation Training

Complete Peer Mediator

application with

recommendations from

Counselor, Dorm

Supervisor, CSIO, and
another staff member

Most recent ESP score of
3.0 or higher with no 2’s in

any area

Positive attendance record

Multiple Choice

Students need to complete which course to participate in leadership on center

• Advanced
  Leadership

• Basic
  Leadership

• Peer
  Mediation Training

• All Listed

How to Become a StudentAmbassador

• Completion of Basic and Advanced

Leadership Training

• Complete the Ambassador application with

recommendations from Counselor, Dorm
Supervisor, CSIO, and another staff member

• Most recent ESP score of 3.0 or higher with

no 2’s in any area

• Positive attendance record
• Department-specific training as necessary

Ambassadors

Section 5.4: Introduction to the SGA

Executive Board

PURPOSE OF SGA

ROLES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

HOW TO GET

INVOLVED

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Organizes events, activities, and initiatives
aimed at enhancing the overall student
experience in the program.

Plays a role in decision-making processes
on Center, ensuring that student
perspectives are taken into account.

Serves to empower students and promote
their personal and career development
during their time in Job Corps.

The Purpose of SGA

Provide students with a platform for
leadership, advocacy, and representation
on Center.

Serves as a voice for the student body,
advocating for their needs and interests.

Fosters a sense of community and
belonging among students.

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Open Ended

How much do you know about Leadership at Brunswick Job Corps?

How to Become an

SGAExecutive Board Member

• Completion of Basic and Advanced

Leadership Training

• At least 90 days in the Job Corps Program
• Complete SGA Application with

recommendations from Counselor,
Residential Staff, CSIO and another staff
member

• Most recent ESP score of 3.0 or greater with

no 2’s in any evaluated area

• Positive attendance record
• Present as a speech to the student body
• Voted in by Peers and WIN THE ELECTION!

Meet the Executive Board

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Position

Specific Role(s)

Staff Mentor

President

•Leads meetings and drafts agendas

•Reviews meeting minutes prior to distribution

•Default public speaker for SGA

•Oversees Student Benefit Fund with Treasurer

Center Director

Vice President

•Act as President in any absence

•Back-up public speaker for president

•Prioritizes school spirit, positive culture and programming

•Assists with displaying/ensuring center calendars are up to
date

Rec Supervisor

Sergeant at Arms

•Assists President with facilitating meetings

•Ensures Robert’s Rules are utilized

•Mentor to Peer Mediators and assists with their training

•Works with SGA Advisor/center designee to maintain peer
mediator list

Social Development Head

All SGA positions have a

six-month term of

office.

Meet the Executive Board

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Position

Specific Role(s)

Staff Mentor

Chief Justice

•Assists VP in programming to prioritize school spirit and
positive culture

•Assists with displaying/ensuring ACE points are up to date

•Partner with CSIO to support ACE

CSIO

Treasurer

•Leads oversite of Student Benefit Fund

•Reports budget and balances at meetings

•Assists SGA Advisor/center designee in maintaining receipts,
expenditures, program attendance logs

Finance Department Head

Secretary

•Records meeting attendance and minutes

•Assists SGA Advisor/center designee with maintenance of SGA
records

•Assists SGA Advisors to request supplies

•Mentors student ambassadors

SGA Advisor/Center designees

Dorm Representative

•Advocates for dorm specific concerns, requests, etc.

•Collaborate with dorm staff to ensure training and program
attendance

•Mentors Dorm Representatives

Dorm Supervisor/Lead

All SGA positions have a

six-month term of

office.

Open Ended

Which leadership role on center are you interested in?

Meet our Student Government Association

Elections will be held in June

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Multiple Choice

What staff person is responsible for SGA?

• Mrs Mann

• Mr Edgecomb

• Mr Austin

• Mrs Patterson

Consider being part of our Leadership Program

1. In terms of leadership skills, what distinguishes you from other candidates and peers who

also have strong leadership potential?

2. Why is it important to serve other? In what ways do you believe the student council serves

our school community? What other ideas do you have for how we could better serve our

school community?

3. The majority of the work done in student government is done as part of collaborative
groups. Describe the skills needed to work effectively as part of a group. Then, describe

yourself in terms of these skills.

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Answer the following questions in paragraph form.