“project earl” sponsored by the rural communities foundation of nova scotia
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“PROJECT EARL”
Sponsored by the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia
“To promote and facilitate lifelong learning possibilities that encourage and support healthy, sustainable communities.”
Digby Community Education Centre (Adult Learning Programs, Public School
Programs, GED) Learning Grove Childcare Centre and After
School Program Career Resource Centre and Weymouth Job
Centre
Wilderness Park Project Playground Expansion Project Construction Trades Projects Job Coaching Projects Family Literacy Projects (PACT/FLIEF/MOB) BALLOT ACE AND SLICK (PGI) Project Earl (RCFNS) Older Worker Project Renovation and Program Enhancements
(LGCC)
“Educating Adults for Rural Leadership”
What is Community Leadership?
Community leadership spans across the economic and social sectors. From small
businesses, charitable organizations, recreation, education, social organizations, to local government - community leaders
make things happen!
THREE COMPONENTS
Group Mentorship Program Skill building and inspiring workshops Portfolio Development
Provide Local information and put it in context
Awareness of Rural and Community Issues Provide a forum where focus is on
Leadership and Skill Development Provide support to students to achieve their
leadership goals Build confidence, prepare students for the
future
Provide workshops that compliment the learners curriculum in essential skills development
Provide workshops that inspire the students to be involved in their community
“Effective Leadership is moving from hierarchical, top-down leadership models to inclusive, participatory leadership styles. Effective leaders are people who commit themselves to tackling challenges, help their community articulate a vision for change, and build the commitment and wherewithal to improve the lives of people within the community.”
- Building Leadership Capacity for the 21st century – A report from Global Leadership Scans, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The majority of our students have established their families and their lives within our community. Many pursue further education, return to work locally and become active members of the community. They have functioning roles as citizens, volunteers and contributors to the economic environment.
Inspiring local Leaders Provides deeper understanding of our
responsibility within the community Graduates, participants improve the
capacity of the organizations that they are involved with (Schools, Work, Recreation, Local Government, Churches, etc.)
Jean BrittainTown Councilor
ADVICE for those who are to become Leaders:
Accountability Responsibility Take Risks Be the Early Bird Work Hard and Don’t let
yourself down Do it Now Attract a Mentor/Ask for
Help Have a positive attitude
“As a counselor, you have to be conscious of your community and the constituents.”
Jean encourages our students, as the generation of potential leaders to become involved in our community, and not wait for “someone else to do it”.
Julie MacLean Karla Nickerson Darcey Maillett
“Leaders bring to the table the concerns of our own rural communities and represent the area. They are the voice of the community in their leadership roles.” An example Julie used was her input regarding HRSDC funding for not-for-profits and how policies were changed as a result of lobbying the right government officials.
Workplace Management System created by John Christensen.
Inspired by the work culture at Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market
Uses motivation, positive attitude, and teamwork
Medicine Wheel teachings are among the oldest
teachings of First Nations people and for thousands
of years have been passed from generation to
generation. The teachings contain everything needed to walk the earth walk in a
peaceful and good way. The teachings help to seek healthy lifestyles: healthy mind (North), strengthen
the inner spirit (South), inner peace (West), strong,
healthy bodies (East).
Students Participate in a credit course that is specifically
designed for self-assessment, recognition of
skills and achievements, personal development and building confidence. It has
been recognized for its value from a personal
development perspective, as well as an excellent
career tool.
Craig Marshall Smith – Author, “You had better be White by 6 a.m.!”
Kristy Herron-Bishop, Digby Board of Trade David Irvine, MEDIC/Southwest Health
Board
Personal Dimensions (True Colors), with Mona Raymond
Conflict Transformation and Resolution, with Kelly Foxton
Teamwork and Motivation, with Jennifer Blood
Analyzing our Community, with Sheri McBride
Lionel “Junior” Taylor receives the
Provincial Volunteer Award
for Digby County.
Sometimes a good leader might not recognize that they ARE the leader.
Thank you.
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