The Leadership and Alumnae Engagement Departments meet with students every C & D Day during Seminar Period (approx. 17 times per year) to teach essential leadership skills including email etiquette, calendar management, team building, etc.
The Leadership and Alumnae Departments provide programming including Career Days, Gwynedd Force Mentorship Program, mock interviews, financial literacy, etc.
In this one-semester virtual course, the Travis Manion Foundation provides veteran speakers for each session to discuss different aspects of leadership. Classes involve conversation, Q&A, reflection writing, and student sharing. Students graduate with a Character Does Matter Certificate.
This committee allows students to develop leadership skills and practice teamwork by planning Mission Days. Five senior L.E.A.D. students mentor the members of the LDC. The members are then invited to move up to the L.E.A.D. council.
Lead4Change is a national leadership program with a community service framework.
Year 1: Students take a leadership course that consists of 36 lessons. They learn grant writing, business development, marketing, communications, and deep dive into their passions.
Year 2: Students launch their Lead4Change project, a service-based project that they pitch, organize, and fund by applying for grants. (ex: Gwynedd Gives Warmth Coat Drive)
Each fall, students apply to fill one of 40 internships in various school departments (culinary, marketing, advancement, DEIJ, etc.). Throughout the year, they will complete various projects to gain hands-on experience. They receive a $500 stipend at the end of the year for completing 50 hours of work. Students finish the year with an internship reception, which parents are invited to.
This Type 1 Council partners with school departments including Admissions, Advancement, and Athletics to bring leadership programming to the school community.
These events include the Gwynedd Summit for prospective students, Leadership Conference for club leaders, International Day of the Girl programming, Women in Sports & Title IX assemblies, International Women's Day events, and other speakers.
Students apply, interview, and are hired by outside companies to gain real-world experience in a field of their choice. Most externships take place over the summer. All externs must complete 30 hours, keep a journal, and create a presentation on key takeaways. Students can find their own externships using tools like Gwynedd Force or can be placed with a company by the Leadership Department.