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WHEN: Stay Tuned for 2009 Retreat Dates!
WHERE: Ancramdale, NY (2 ½ hours from NYC, accessible by train)
WHO: For College Women and New Graduates
Overview:
It is common for college students to experience anxiety about what they will do after graduation. The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership’s retreat in beautiful Upstate New York provides an intimate space away from cell phones, e-mail, and school pressures for a small group of women to think about what it is they really want and how to make it happen.
At the retreat, Woodhull Faculty will facilitate a variety of workshops including:
You will join a network of more than 2,000 Woodhull Alumnae who are leaders in their workplaces and communities, and can become your future mentors. Leave the retreat with a clearer vision of what you are going to accomplish in the months and years to come!
Format:
A team of Woodhull Professionals, Fellows and Scholars will teach young women skills to prepare them for leadership roles in their communities. The three-day retreat includes modules on: Ethics and Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Interview Skills, Job Seeking Strategies, Financial Literacy, Advocacy and Identity/Voice workshops. Meditation, hiking, journaling and group discussions are encouraged.
Target Audience:
Women, ages 19 to 24, who are interested in increasing their capacity for professional and personal development through training workshops, group discussions and introspective work. The retreat is especially appropriate for women in their last two years of college, as well as new graduates.
What Participants Can Expect to Gain:
Cost:
$395 for 3-day retreat, which includes food, accommodations and materials. There is a ten percent early discount for applications received a month prior to the retreat. Very limited scholarships available; awards are based on need and availability. At Woodhull, we believe that participants must show a personal commitment to their growth; therefore, no full scholarships will be awarded. We encourage all students to petition their college or university for partial funding. See
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2008 College Women's Retreat Application
Location:
Tentative Agenda:
Friday
EVENING SESSION
4:30 - 5:00 Arrival and check in
5:00 - 5:30 Welcome to Woodhull
5:30 - 6:30 Meditation
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 WORKSHOP 1: WHAT IS ETHICAL LEADERSHIP?
9:00 Candle Lighting Ceremony
Saturday
MORNING SESSION
8:00 - 9:00 Optional morning discussion or hike
9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 - 11:00 WORKSHOP 2: VOICE
11:00 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 1:00 WORKSHOP 3: IDENTITY
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
2:00 - 3:15 WORKSHOP 4: PUBLIC SPEAKING
3:15 - 3:30 Break
3:30 - 5:00 Public Speaking (continued)
5:00 - 5:30 Break
EVENING SESSION
5:45 - 6:45 Yoga
6:45 - 7:45 Break
7:45 - 8:45 Dinner
8:45 Talent Show (participation optional)
Sunday
MORNING SESSION
8:00 - 9:00 Optional morning discussion or hike
9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 - 11:00 WORKSHOP 5: JOB SEEKING
11:00 - 12:30 WORKSHOP 6: FINANCIAL LITERACY
12:30 -1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 WORKSHOP 7: INTERVIEWS AND NEGOTIATION
2:30 - 3:00 Closing and Farewell
