I-LEAD Canada
Why Canada?
Canada is widely known for its hockey, maple syrup, and for having more lakes than any other country. International report says Canada has regained No.1 ranking in reputation.
- Canada is the World’s Most Educated Country: over half of its residents have college degrees.
- Canada regularly ranks among the top 10 countries in the United Nations Quality of Life Index.
- Canada has lots of untouched wilderness areas that are perfect for seeing the greatest light show on earth: the northern lights
- Alberta’s oil sands has the third largest oil reserves in the world, after Venezuela and Saudi Arabia.
- Calgary has been ranked as the fourth-most “livable” city in the world and the top-ranked city in North America.
- The Calgary Stampede, is the largest outdoor event in the world. It features First Nations Exhibits, world’s largest rodeo and it attracts over 1 million attendees.
- The 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary was the longest ever (at the time)
- Banff named as one of the world’s top travel destinations for 2017 and Lake Louise Ranked as Top Resort.
About The Program
The 21st Century Global Leadership Immersion Program is an inter-University initiative designed to provide future and emerging leaders with a gateway to international leadership, business and cultural landscape and to develop life-long global networks.
The Globe China 2019 is a highly immersive program, which is a fascinating blend of innovation, entrepreneurship and experiential leadership development. The program consists of company visits within the Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Tianfu Software Park, interactive workshops and panels, cultural immersion activities, experiential leadership challenges and reflective learning opportunities through facilitated coaching and debrief sessions.
Program Focus
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Leadership
Program Inclusions
The following are included as part of the program fee:
- Accommodation in Calgary and Banff (2-4 people/room)
- Return Transport from Calgary to Banff National Park
- Transport/Travel Pass for Official Visits, Meetings and Engagements in Calgary
- Meals (All Breakfasts and some Lunches)
- Opening Ceremony & Welcome Dinner
- Closing Ceremony & Farewell Dinner
- Official Visits and Engagements in Calgary
- Interactive Seminars, Meetings and/or Workshops with Professionals and Leaders
- Professional and Social Engagement Opportunities
- Global Cultural Immersion
- Networking with Professionals and Students
- Team-based Leadership Challenges (Leadership Race Banff)
- Facilitated Workshops and Feedback Sessions
- Life-Long Friendships and Global Networks
- Official Recognition (Certificate of Participation)
- Official Recognition (Professional Reference for Future Jobs, Internships, Scholarship or Exchange Applications and LinkedIn Inclusion)
- Access to Visuals/Videos and Footage of the Program to share with Friends and Family
- Loads of fun with new friends from other Universities
- Long-term engagement and development opportunities through Alumni Network Program with special discounts and referral opportunities
Experiences At I-LEAD Canada
