Student Leadership Institute

Join the Social Justice Leadership in Action!

Submit an interest form to join our FALL 2024 Cohort here.

Our Purpose

The Social Justice Leadership in Action, formerly known as Student Leadership Institute (SLI), at El Camino College is a training program that provides students with an opportunity to tap into their strengths, skills and authentic leadership abilities through identity exploration, collaborative group activities and site visits to local grassroots community organizations.

   • Students will participate in a 2-Day Training Session on leadership styles, social change movements, personal values, communication, strengths, self-care and teamwork.
   • Leadership in Action student groups will visit local organizations that make a positive impact in our communities.
   • At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to share their experiences at our culminating Pinning Ceremony and Celebratory Dinner.

Benefits of Program Participation

As a participant of Social Justice Leadership in Action, you will have an opportunity to:

• Receive a program completion certificate that will be beneficial to you for your resume and transferring;
• Acquire and develop the skills and awareness necessary to become an effective leader on campus, in your community, and in your career;
• Understand and develop an increased awareness of leadership styles;
• Learn the value of networking, code-switching and interpersonal communication through program participation and interaction with fellow students, faculty, staff and administration;
• Practice effective communication and develop confidence in your abilities to explore challenging issues;
• Develop life skills that are essential to achieving established goals and objectives;
• Learn about and participate in local community building efforts.
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Program Requirements

• Must be a current student of El Camino College.
• Students must participate in the entire program ( including the pinning ceremony & dinner) and attend all sessions.
  
  

PART 1: Leadership in Action Trainings

DAY 1: Leadership Compass & Community Mapping Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch provided) Location: East Dining Room

DAY 2: Strengths, Teamwork & Community Impact Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch provided) Location: Social Justice Center

PART 2: Field Trips

Group Site Visit to Local Community Organizations Date: Friday, Oct 18, 2024 Time: AM and PM options available  Location: Meet at El Camino College or at site

PART 3: Culminating Event

Pinning Ceremony & Dinner Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: East Dining Room