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Become a Role Model | Make a Difference | Earn Credit
What if you had the opportunity to affect someone else's life. Would you take it? What if you had the chance to make someone's childhood or teenage years better? Would you be up for it? If you would like to make a difference in the lives of girls in your community, this program is for you! We are looking for confident, positive women to facilitate groups as Guides and Coaches (17yrs+). Attend the Smart-Girl Leadership Institute Training to get involved! Training courses will introduce you to the Smart-Girl curriculum, program and methods. You'll gain valuable leadership, facilitation, program management, and conflict management skills.
Smart-Girl Guides are critical to our collective success. High school and college age women are eligible to become guides, while adult women may serve as coaches or program managers. If you know of a young woman that you think would make a great guide, let us know!
Trainings to become a guide are scheduled for:
Contact Sameen Noorulamin, Director of Programs, for more information or to register: Phone: 720-364-5973, Email: snoorulamin@smart-girl.org
August 15 -18, 2008 in Colorado Springs, CO
At the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Friday, August 15th 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, August 16th 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, August 17th 8:00am-4:00pm
Monday, August 18th 4:00pm-8:00pm
September 12-15, 2008 in Denver, CO
At the University of Colorado at Denver
1250 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Friday, September 12th 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, September 13th 8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, September 14th 8:00am-4:00pm
Monday, September 15th 4:00pm-8:00pm
Training Costs
1. If enrolling for college credits: 2 UCCS Credit Hours: $250 undergraduate (WMST 390) or $400 graduate (SOC 501) Colorado high school students registering for the Group Facilitation must also submit the 2-page Colorado Statewide Agreement Form .
2. Non-Credit Option: Those attending for Smart-Girl certification or leadership skills only, there is a $125 registration fee.
3. If you'd like to bring training exclusively to your school or organization serving a maximum of 35 people, there is a $1500 training fee along with travel expenses, room and board.
Recertification
If you have not worked with a Smart-Girl group within six months of attending the Smart-Girl Leadership Training Course, you must attend the “refresher course” for recertification. (contact Smart-Girl, Inc for more details)
Smart-Girl Group Facilitation
Aside from the many skills and benefits that guides and coaches acquire through their involvement with Smart-Girl, there are several forms of compensation including volunteer hours, hourly wage or college credit. High school students, grades 11+, and other trainees may earn 3 college credits through UCCS
Costs: 3 UCCS Credit Hours: $375 undergraduate (WMST 490) or $500 graduate (SOC 501) Colorado high school students registering for the Group Facilitation must also submit the 2-page Colorado Statewide Agreement Form .
NOTE: Completing the Smart-Girl Leadership training does not guarantee that you will be certified to facilitate a program as a Smart-Girl Guide or Coach. Final decisions are made at the discretion of the Smart-Girl Board of Directors and staff. You will gain valuable leadership, communication and management skills even if you will not be working directly with a Smart-Girl group. In the event that you are not certified, there will be no refunds.
What did last year's Guides/Coaches Say ?
“This was a real ‘eye-opener' for me.”
“This was the best course of my college career!”
“I remember being this age, but I didn't remember just how much adolescent girls go through”
“I hope they learned as much from me as I did from them.” —Monique, Guide 18yrs old.
“I had no idea that I would learn so much about myself through this program. I knew that, without a doubt, it would change the girls' lives but was so surprised when it changed mine as well. From this experience I have gained self confidence, self respect and so many job skills that will help me throughout my life.” —Emily, Guide 19 yrs. old
“I feel like I was a part of something really special. I'm hoping with all my heart that this program goes on to be a light to millions of girls as I believe it was for the girls in my group…they have heard different ways of seeing and sharing things. They now have alternative ways to problem solve. I am proud of the job we have done as guides.” —Nicole, Guide 24yrs old.
