Arts Leadership Program (ALP)
Cultivating creativity and critical thinking on your leadership path
The ALP provides opportunities for Faculty of Arts students to develop strong critical thinking and leadership skills. Participants engage with the TMU community through volunteering and seminars with Zone Learning, Tri-Mentoring Program, Digital Media Experience (DME) Lab and more. Bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world by “Building Your Toolkit” with workshops ranging from career essentials to creative skills development.
Save the dates:
- Applications open on Tuesday, August 26
- Applications deadline on Friday, September 12
- Introduction to ALP session on Friday, September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Contact us:
- Email: alp@torontomu.ca
- Follow us on Instagram (external link)
Term 1: Engage
Start your journey with activities designed to help you engage with campus life, nurture relationships and develop professional skills.
Requirement |
Description |
Credits |
Verification |
Starting your Arts Leadership Program Journey! |
Attend 3 mandatory sessions at the ALP introductory event. |
2 |
Attendance at the event and participation during sessions. |
Building your Public Speaking Skills |
On D2L, watch the short series of videos and slide decks by Dr. Martin Antony to build your skills. |
1 |
Write a 100 word reflection on what you have learned and post it on LinkedIn or D2L. |
Tri-Mentoring Program |
Partner with the Tri-Mentoring Program and become a mentee/mentor. |
1 |
Write a 200 word reflection on your experience and post it on LinkedIn or D2L. |
ALP: Career Essentials |
Attend 2 mandatory ALP Career Essential workshops. |
2 |
Attendance and participation during sessions. |
Campus Engagement |
Participate in at least 2 FoA campus events by taking on a leadership role/volunteering. |
2 |
Write a 250 word reflection and share a picture on LinkedIn or D2L. |
Professional Relationships |
Attend at least 2 networking events with peers, faculty, or Arts professionals. |
2 |
Write a reflection and share any pictures from the event on LinkedIn or D2L. |
Term 2: Enact
Build on your skills from the first term and grow your personal network while deepening communication skills. Train to become a mentor, attend career seminars–this program is all about you.
Requirement |
Description |
Credits |
Verification |
ALP: Technical Skills Workshops |
Attend 2 mandatory Technical Skills workshops |
2 |
Attendance at the event and participation during sessions. |
Tri-Mentoring Program |
Continue partnering with the Tri-Mentoring Program and become a mentee/mentor |
1 |
Write a 250 word reflection on your experience and post it on LinkedIn or D2L. |
Partner with the Zone Learning |
Participate in SOLVE: Skills-to-Impact Hackathons by Zone Learning |
1 |
Send a photo during a workshop learning your new skill and post it on LinkedIn or D2L. |
Community Engagement |
Volunteer at a minimum 2 events or initiatives on campus or in your community |
2 |
Write a 250 word reflection on your experience and post it on LinkedIn or D2L. |
Public Speaking & Collaboration |
Participate in a student conference and/or competition |
1 |
Application and participation in the event. |
Partner with the Zone Learning |
Participate in COMMUNICATE: Passion-to-Career Workshops by Zone Learning |
1 |
Application and participation in the workshops |
End of Year Arts Showcase |
Showcase your growth and ALP journey at the Arts Showcase, and learn how to build your LinkedIn profile |
2 |
Attend the event and share your ALP journey on LinkedIn! |
Once you’ve completed the program, you'll receive a certificate. Share it on Instagram (external link) and Linkedin (external link) or add it to your resume.