LAURENTIAN LEADERSHIP CENTRE
A one semester live-in academic internship program, located in the heart of Canada’s capital, for upper level undergraduate students of all majors.
Live and study for a semester in a historic mansion, just a few blocks from Parliament Hill.
READY TO JUMP START YOUR CAREER? Together with a small group of students, you’ll study leadership, ethics, public policy, culture, and faith. The LLC’s Director personally works with you to find an internship that matches your interests. You may intern in a government leader’s office, with an NGO or with a variety of national and international organizations located in Ottawa. There are many internships available to fit a variety of interests and passions.
During your semester at the Laurentian Leadership Centre, you’ll take 15 semester hours of courses, some of which can count towards the core and practicum requirements of any major. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive an Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Applied Public Affairs. Many LLC alumni have established careers taking leadership in everything from government to law, business to ministry, and international development to academia.
APPLY The Laurentian Leadership Centre runs in the Fall and Spring semesters and is open to Trinity Western students of all majors. Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a university or college that is a member of Universities Canada or CHEC may also apply to the LLC certificate program as a visiting student by filling out the Visiting Student Application Form. Fall & Spring Application Deadline: February 15 Spring Semester Top-up Application Deadline: October 15 Learn more and apply at twu.ca/llc.
“My time at the LLC has been life changing. There isn’t a better way to transition between university life and the work force.” –Ben Roy, International Relations major, UBC. Internship: Nina Grewal, MP
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Professional Work Experience Customized internship placements tailored to your skills, program of study and future goals. “This experience has made me feel like I have taken a shortcut to life. I was able to do things in my internship that many people will never experience, and those who do usually don’t get an opportunity for this kind of work this soon.” –Jordan Weller, History major. Internship: Christian Reformed Centre for Public Dialogue.
Relevant Coursework Transferable courses taught by experienced professors and dynamic guest speakers: from MPs to NGO professionals. “My semester at the LLC served as the perfect transfer of my TWU-developed Christian worldview into practical life. I was able to deepen my faith and my ability to uncover its compatibilities, incompatibilities, and idiosyncrasies with our secular culture.” –Dylan Kelso, Religious Studies major. Internship: Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
Vibrant Community Life Experience the adventure of living in the heart of Canada’s capital alongside your peers in a historic mansion. “The community aspect has been incredible. Even though it’s been a short experience, it’s been full and rich. The LLC has for sure been the highlight of my undergraduate experience.” –Cassidy Newfield, Communications major. Internship: Transportation Appeal Tribunal.
“The LLC program has pushed me to achieve a new level of professionalism and gain a greater confidence in what I have to offer. I learned that I have a place at the table and my voice matters!” –Nicole Urban, Business major. Internship: Canadian International Trade Tribunal
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