“A powerful program that will enable students to gain important insights and start them on their leadership development journey”
“Step Up, Stand Out Program is a great opportunity for high school students to start developing their leadership skills and greater understanding of themselves and where their strengths lie. This program will help to build a strong foundation for students’ success in their future academic and career journey”
“Through the Step Up, Stand Out program I’m confident we’re helping inspire new ways of approaching life’s challenges that will help keep a cohort of young adults ahead of the pack in leadership skills. It’s good for them, their families, their schools, the community and the country”
“Leadership isn’t just a title. It’s about understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses and what you’re passionate about. Step Up, Stand Out program will help you achieve all of that and help you become the leader you were born to be”
“High schools have always had leadership structures for their students but the selections of leaders have typically been made in a vacuum. The Step Up, Stand Out Program is an immersive and experiential leadership program that provides the essential training for young people to learn about themselves and to develop their capabilities as future leaders”
“This leadership program aims to develop leadership potential in students through various challenges to encourage personal growth whilst taking an initiative in leadership. Through the program, participants are introduced to their strengths which allows for more effective engagement in team-building activities and reiterating their personal style of leadership”
“E-LEAD Step Up, Stand Out Program is designed to fill the gap between academic theory and the practical application. You will explore within yourself, re-discover and connect with your skill sets, test your ability to the edge and tap into the next level”
The program presents a most important opportunity to develop students’ understanding of leadership and build leadership skills. This will assist them in their studies, their careers and in their personal development”
“I had discovered the Step Up, Stand Out Leadership Development Program for high school students and found myself wishing that there had been something like this available for when I was attending high school. It empowers me to hear the positive impact the program can have on young women who are given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in a safe environment”
“The Step up, Stand Out is an excellent initiative which really complements conventional education and extracurricular activities. The program provides young and aspiring leaders with the professional skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the future, both in their careers and lives more generally”
“The Step Up, Stand Out Leadership Program is a positively enriching opportunity for young females to take time out during their formal education to develop personal and professionally enhancing skills. The program is based on a simple and effective framework, looking into four important elements being Self, Skills, Success and Leadership. These young females will be immersed in workshops, conversations, activities and networking to enrich their current awareness in these areas and provide a foundation for them to continue to develop themselves as they move from school, to tertiary education and employment”
“Step Up, Stand Out program is an invaluable program to introduce students to successful professionals and leaders to enhance their future employability. The program takes students out of their comfort zones to develop vital leadership skills such as public speaking, self-confidence and time management”
“Working directly with Shahid to organise a university leadership program has shown me the passion and drive that he has for sharing advise on how to be a good leader. Step Up, Stand out is a perfect opportunity for eager high school students to set themselves above their peers, guided by a strong yet humble leader that truly wants the best for all his participants.”
“I highly recommend the Step Up, Stand Out as it is the first building block for young individuals to become great future leaders. The Program focuses on building self-confidence and developing ‘people skills’, an area that is often overlooked in high-school education.”