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WHO WE ARE

Beyond Borders offers an opportunity for all enthusiastic and community-minded grade 12 students to enjoy a unique semester that will truly prepare them for the future. The program focuses on leadership development, business, math, global development and sustainability, with an emphasis on team-building, skill development, and experiential learning. â€‹

The program includes  many remarkable learning opportunities and enjoyable experiences, including trips to New York City, Toronto, Blue Mountain, and a leadership development trip to the Muskokas visiting Camp Tawingo. 

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Students get the chance to prepare themselves for post secondary education through our program structure, campus tours and interaction with faculty and students. Students will have the opportunity to network with many professionals within a variety of fields, including education, business, local politics and more. 

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Students are shown the varying factors that contribute to a successful company and leader. Students are shown how to become socially responsible leaders through character driven activities that will develop the traits that will help them be better leaders and members of society.

WHAT WE DO

Students will experience a unique learning opportunity focusing on experiential learning. The program brings the curriculum to life by exposing students to the business world. Regular travel is part of the program. Students begin their adventure travelling to Camp Tawingo for leadership development training. They will participate in numerous business competitions throughout the

semester. They will explore the business practices of New York City, Downtown Toronto, Guelph and more. Students will plan, lead and organize socially responsible events. Students will have numerous working projects in partnership with Universities to support their transition for post secondary education. Students will go Beyond the Borders of the traditional classroom.

© BEYOND BORDERS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - PART OF THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

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