Middle School Experience in Leadership (MSEL) is well underway and our delegates are already having a blast! After getting settled into their rooms and saying goodbye to family and friends, delegates headed to their first group meeting! There are two teams at MSEL this summer- Into the Leaderverse, and the Revengers. Each team was welcomed [...]
With heavy hearts, we announce that we have decided to cancel MLW Summer 2020 programs. This decision was not made lightly and our leadership team considered many factors, chief among them the health and safety of our delegates and staff. Please click here to read our full announcement.
Program inspires delegate to lead new initiative for girls at her middle school Journey delegate Dulcey Comeau For nearly 65 years, Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW) has made it a priority to foster the growth of young leaders through its week-long summer programs. And with the support provided by the Women’s Giving Circle of [...]
We’re pleased to announce that MLW is now accepting applications from those interested in staffing our 2020 summer programs. The deadline is Friday, February 7th at 11:59pm. NOTE TO FIRST YEAR APPLICANTS If you’ve attended MLW previously, the online staff application is the same system as our delegate applications. If you’re under 18, you must [...]
In this article for The Queen's University Journal, author Sasha Cohen says "The role of camp counselor qualifies as a bona fide summer job—the kind a post-secondary graduate should be proud to have on their resume." We agree 100%, and MLW will be accepting applications for new staff in January! Keep an eye on this [...]
We are so excited to announce our leadership team for MLW 2020! ALS Director - Diane D'Costa Bridge Director - Michael Hagan Journey Director - Olivia Keithley MSEL Director - Emily Petersen MSEL Assistant Director - Breana Echols SHW Director - Lena Sciarratta SHW Assistant Director - Nick Schmitz Outreach Co-Directors - Mandi Bhatt and Kara [...]
It is hard to believe we are wrapping up our week with our Senior High delegates. On Thursday, we finished Round Two workshops and spent time finalizing their REALITY projects. Each group’s REALITY project explored a different community challenge or issue and allowed delegates to directly apply what they are learning during our workshops. Topics [...]
On Tuesday, delegates finished Round One workshops with the Diversity Workshop during which they explored the concept of privilege, discussed the privileges they possess, and determined strategies to use their privilege to benefit others. Delegates learned strategies to be allies and understand why effective leaders must practice allyship. Following the conclusion of Round One workshops, [...]
On Monday, SHW delegates began Round One Workshops with topics including Diversity, Agency, and Self-Awareness. During the Self-Awareness workshop delegates were able to reflect on the experiences they have had that has shaped their leadership style. Delegates also completed the True Colors leadership assessment to learn more about their unique style of leadership. Lastly, delegates [...]
Our Senior High Workshops (SHW) delegates arrived at UMBC yesterday, which means our final Summer 2019 program is underway! After registration and saying goodbye to family and friends, delegates headed into their first group meeting where they participated in a variety of name games and icebreaker activities in order to get to know one another. [...]