E.S.S.E.N.C.E Program Big Sister Online

(Encouraging Sisters to Strive for Each New Chance for Excellence)

The mission of The E.S.S.E.N.C.E Program is to provide an avenue for young ladies after school in an effort to motivate and involved through different classes, speakers, and workshops as well as promote and perform community service activities throughout the metropolitan area.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled at the University of Louisville
Must attend the Big Sister orientation
Must attend Little Sister Induction Ceremony June 28, 2013 @ 6:30-8:30pm
Must attend 2014 Little Sister Closing Ceremony on April 19, 2014
Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills
Must possess high ethical and moral standards
Must have the ability to act as a role model for young women
Highly encouraged to continue the mentoring process during the month of June

Responsibilities:

Attend monthly activities, which includes closing ceremonies, retreat, workshops, community service outreach, and meetings
Document number of contacts with your little sisters
Have one-on-one contact and conduct follow-up e-mails/telephone calls with little sisters
Assist little sisters with strategies for college preparation and personal development

All applications are due by 12pm on Friday April 19th to the A&S Advising Gardiner Hall Room #118 with the following items to be submitted:

Completed application
Brief personal statement (2-3 pages double-spaced, no more than 700 words)

Personal Statement:
Please type a 2-3 page statement (no more than 700 words), double-spaced, on the following:
Why do you want to participate in the E.S.S.E.N.C.E. program? What skills, abilities, and experiences do you possess that would make you effective in working with African American middle/high school girls? Who influenced your personal and academic development and how did this impact your life? How do you hope to benefit from being a Big Sister and how would it influence the lives of the little sisters in the program?

For more information, contact Karla Morton at 852-3123 or kjmort02@louisville.edu or
Shantia Gully slgull01@louisville.edu

Your E-Mail Address (Required)

Subject (Required)

Name (Required)

Local Address (Required)

City (Required)

State (Required)

Zip Code (Required)

Phone (Required)

Home or cell

County of Origin

E-mail Address

if you have more than one

Age (Required)

DOB (Required)

MM/DD/YYYY

Major/Minor (Required)

No. of hours Enrolled (Required)

UofL School currently enrolled (Required)

A&S, Business, Education, etc.

Approximate GPA (Required)

Do you have work study? (Required)

Class Status (Required)

Employment History: Supervisor's Name (Required)

Please list your last employer, beginning with the most current (additional material attached).

Emp History: Address

Emp History: Telephone No. (Required)

Emp History: Job Title (Required)

Emp History: Dates of Employment (Required)

MM/YY-MM/YY

Emp History: Duties/responsibilities (Required)

Emp History: reason for leaving (Required)

Employment History 2: Supervisor's Name

Emp History 2: Address

Emp History 2: Telephone No.

Emp History 2: Job Title

Emp History 2: Dates of Employment

Emp History 2: Duties/Responsibilities

Emp History 2: Reason for leaving

Extracurricular Activities

Personal Statement

If you would like to type your personal statement to send directly with your application, please include the following: Why do you want to participate in the E.S.S.E.N.C.E. program? What skills, abilities, and experiences do you possess that would make you effective in working with African American middle/high school girls? Who influenced your personal and academic development and how did this impact your life? How do you hope to benefit from being a Big Sister and how would it influence the lives of the little sisters in the program?

Emergency Contact Name (Required)

Emergency Contact Number (Required)

Best number for that person

I certify that my application for employment is true and complete. I understand that, if employed, any false or omitted statements on this application shall be cause for immediate dismissal. If employed by the The E.S.S.E.N.C.E Program, I understand that THE E.S.S.E.N.C.E PROGRAM or I may terminate services at any time. The Program is authorized to make any investigation of character references, academic status, and previous employment records

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