RISE Leadership Series for Students
FREE NWTC Student Certificate Series focused on identity and leadership.
Do you have a passion to lead and work with a diverse team? Want to develop your leadership skills to make a positive impact on the NWTC community and beyond? Here's your opportunity! Register for the RISE Leadership Series.
RISE Requirements
To earn a certificate, students must attend a minimum of
three curriculum-based sessions (Kick off events included) in either the Fall or Spring semesters. Students who attend at least
six curriculum-based sessions will earn a chance to win various prizes.
Fall 2019 Semester Rise Kick Off Event & Leadership Series (Registration Required)
Kick Off Event
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 | 5:00PM | SC142
Keynote Speaker: Pardeep Kaleka
Co-Founder of Serve2Unite, Published Author of “The Gifts of Our Wounds,” Award-winning Community Relations Journalist and Trauma Therapist. A native of Punjab, India, Pardeep Singh Kaleka grew up in Milwaukee, WI. Formerly a Police Officer and Educator, and currently as a Peace Activist/Consultant, Pardeep collaborates with government and non-government stakeholders to create policy and procedures to combat the rise of hate in the US.
Workshops take place from 10:00AM - 11:30AM in SC142, Eagle Event Center.
Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 - Discovering the Leader in You
Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 - Emotional Intelligence
Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 - Managing Conflict
Spring 2020 Semester Rise Kick Off Event & Leadership Series (Registration Required)
Kick Off Event
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 | 5:00pm | SC142
Keynote Speaker: Harry Sydney
Former NFL player and coach, founder of My Brother’s Keeper, Inc in Green Bay. My Brother’s Keeper is dedicated to providing Straight Talk~ Sound Direction mentoring services to assist individuals in dealing with the hardships of life by helping them live with Integrity, Respect and Standards
Workshops take place from 10:00AM - 11:30AM in SC142, Eagle Event Center.
Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 - Leadership & Diversity
Friday, Apr. 10, 2020 - Leadership Ethics
Friday, May 1, 2020 - Civic Engagement & Our Inner Convictions