Apply by April 25 for the Institute for Innovation and Leadership

2024-25 program members pose for a photo.
2024-25 program members pose for a photo.

Apply by April 25 for the 2025-26 cohort of the the Institute for Innovation and Leadership. The institute is a leadership cohort program designed to support sophomores and juniors from diverse academic disciplines. This program provides a structured platform for students to develop leadership skills, expand their knowledge of inter-cultural excellence, and explore innovation through guidance from industry professionals, distinguished experts, and immersive learning experiences.

Participants will engage in a variety of learning opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and practical projects. Additionally, students will have the chance to apply their insights through internships, externships, or specialized projects aligned with their interests and career goals. Through an internship experience, students will refine key workplace skills, including communication, self-motivation, leadership, accountability, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and time management.

During the fall semester, participants take part in an immersive 9-week course that includes a variety of modules, resources, and guest speakers from diverse industries and agencies. These carefully designed sessions aim to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for their upcoming hands-on experiences in the spring semester.

The lessons cover a wide range of important topics, including: intercultural intelligence, innovation, branding and networking and leadership and communication.

Throughout the spring semester, participants transition to a dynamic, hands-on learning approach that empowers them to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in real-world settings. This immersive phase offers students a multifaceted learning experience, providing them with the opportunity to engage in one of the following impactful pathways: immersive innovation experience within an organization, CEO and/or entrepreneur mentorship or a tailored leadership or innovation project.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year closes April 25th. Apply here: https://oasis.unl.edu/institute-for-innovation-and-leadership/

More details at: https://oasis.unl.edu/institute-for-innovation-and-leadership/