After 6 weeks of preparation and planning, Concorde's DC Met Leadership students presented their community impact project proposals to their school administration.
Students have worked outside of their class time to voluntarily formulate and coordinate projects that would make a difference in their community. All three students are given the title of project coordinators and given responsibilities in seeing the implementation of their project. However, as in any workplace environment, everything that wishes to be implemented must be approved by the proper supervision -- a great lesson in preparing the students for the workforce.
Aside from giving an oral presentation, students managed to put together a PowerPoint presentations and hard copy reports for their school principal, Ms. Tanishia Minor. Each student presented their mission and vision, the actions and steps they were going to take in carrying out their projects, and a personal statement of why they were doing this. All presenting students touched those listening through their stories in which truly showcased the passion behind their projects.
Following the presentation, Ms. Minor in requested for the students to give her a deadline to review their projects and to
give them the appropriate feedback. For the students, this was a true gesture of support versus casually complimenting the students and moving on with business. Ms. Minor and the staff shared with the students and Concorde Foundation her utmost satisfaction in the quality of the presentations and overall thoroughness of the project preparation.
Public speaking continues to be not only be one of the most vital skills needed in the workforce, but is often the most overlooked in schools. DCML students practiced diligently under the advisory of Concorde Foundation staff and were not only give the tools to improve, but the encouragement needed to raise the bar. As the year progresses, the students that Concorde Foundation serves will continue to be challenged in developing themselves, not only for college -- but for life.
