Here's an opportunity for students with disabilities:
Developing the disabled leaders of tomorrow
Frontrunner is a student leadership course delivered by
international leadership development organisation Common Purpose.
WHAT IS FRONTRUNNER?
The course explores leadership by taking
students behind the scenes of a city to
find out how it works. Visit an incredible
range of organisations and their leaders
across different sectors (many of whom
will be potential employers), explore local
issues, how leaders are tackling them and
the value of diversity in the workplace.
Our long-standing relationships with these
organisations ensure your experience is
authentic; and the networks that you form
will be long lasting and directly beneficial to
your transition into work after university.
“My confidence has increased
dramatically, and my enthusiasm and
belief that I can develop the skills to lead
in my community and make an impact
has been boosted. I have been inspired
by many of the people I have met. I
also feel I have gained skills in effective
teamwork, inclusiveness and openness,
public speaking and persuading people.”
Abigail Taylor, Student, University of Oxford
DEVELOPING DISABLED
STUDENT LEADERS
Common Purpose runs a Frontrunner
course for disabled students across
the UK. Now in the fifth year of their
associatation, this is supported by
Santander with the aim of:
• tackling the rising pressures
facing university students
embarking on careers
• developing the confidence of
and empowering a significant
minority group
• addressing differing conditions
for disabled students at universities
• helping to establish and grow
a future generation of disabled
leaders.
We have now delivered nine courses
for disabled students in cities including
London, Glasgow, Nottingham and
Liverpool. 350 disabled students have
participated on the course, representing
almost 100 universities.
Santander are also running an internship
programme for alumni of this course. This
exclusive offering takes place over the
summer months for the next two years.
INFORMATION
Date:
4 - 6 November 2014
Location:
Nottingham, UK
Course fee:
Free, including accommodation
and transport during the course
(travel to/from Nottingham not covered)
Who:
Open to all students with a disability,
as defined by the gov.uk website.
How to apply:
commonpurpose.org/disabledstudents
Please contact
students@commonpurpose.org
for further enquiries.
Application deadline:
Monday 29 September, 9am
Frontrunner
in association with
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
• Investigate how leadership
operates in practice
• Learn about where power and
influence lies in a city
• Tackle real life organisational
challenges and present ideas for
solutions to the organisations you visit
• Work in and lead teams
• Meet senior leaders and benefit
from their experience
“This course was extremely well
organised and run. There was an
excellent balance of activities to
appeal to different learning styles
and keep energy levels high. There
were clear goals and explanations
of how the programme elements
contribute to leadership
development. The activities were
effective. Most of all, it was a
wonderful opportunity to meet new
people and experience different
roles and to explore one’s own
skills and goals all in a safe
environment.”
Jaason Geerts, Student,
University of Cambridge
WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT?
• Accelerate your leadership skills
• Increase your employability by
adding value to your CV
• Develop communication and
presentation skills
• Develop your ability to adapt and
thrive in multiple environments
• Collaborate with peer students and
form long lasting networks
• Foster an ability to work with senior
leaders around the country
“I lost my confidence after my
accident which I am working
on to build again. This course
has enabled me to realise that
I am still the same person with
strong skills which just need to
be realised again. I hope to gain
my confidence again. I have also
learnt to be positive and not to let
physical limitations interfere in my
career path.”
Sajida Parveen, Student,
University of Aberdeen
WHO YOU COULD MEET?
Participants on the course have met
leaders from organisations such as:
• Santander
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Unilever
• Local Authorities
• NHS
• The Observer
• Princes Trust
• YMCA
• UnLtd
in association with
Who are Common Purpose?
Common Purpose is an independent,
international leadership development
organisation. We give people from the
private, public and not-for-profit sectors
the inspiration, skills and connections
to become better leaders at work and in
society. We develop their ability to work
together, innovate and to thrive in different
cultures - this helps people, organisations,
cities and regions to succeed.
Founded in 1989 as a not-for-profit social
enterprise, Common Purpose is both
local and global. We run local courses for
leaders in 35 cities (and growing) across
the world and global programmes for
leaders from over 100 countries across
six continents. 4,000 leaders each year
become Common Purpose alumni.
“I’ve learnt to speak up when I have
ideas. I’ve learnt to be more articulate
and not talk for long periods of time.
I’ve learnt I have the ability to network
and that it can be exhausting but well
worth it. I’ve learnt how enthusiasm
and passion are great assets within
a team. I can lead in small ways but
bigger roles require finding others to
make change.”
Natasha Herriott, Student, King’s College London
