Key SESL High School 2010 Challenge Dates
Jan.-Feb. 4, 2010--Online Registration Open for all teams
Feb 10, 2010--Brainstorming and Networking HS Kickoff, Southern NH University, Manchester, NH, 8:30am-1:30pm
April 6, 2010--Regional Semi Fi...
Congratulations to the college teams that participated in the inaugural SESL College Challenge Finals on NH's first-ever Entrepreneurship Day, May 4, 2009.
Finalists were: 1st Place to University of ...
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Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about the SESL Challenge.
How will the SESL Challenge benefit your students?
- Skill- & resume-building experience
- Networking with business leaders
- Connections with like-minded peers
- Experiential & student-directed learning opportunities
- Leadership and team management experience
- Community service hours
- Exposure to best practices in project management
- Experience applying research to real world outcomes
- Experience in public speaking
- Scholarship awards
- Real world talking points for future employment
What does it cost to participate?
There is a $30 registration fee per high school student, with a minimum
$150 registration fee per team. This registration fee helps cover the cost
of food and materials at SESL HS Challenge Kickoff in February and at the
SESL Regionals in April. SESL covers cost of food and materials teams
receive at kickoff and finals.
Teams registering before February receive a 10% discount!
Note: Scholarships may be available for teams unable to participate due to
registration costs. Please contact info@seslchallenge.org
or call 603-715-5515 for more information.
For all High School teams attending the SESL Statewide Finals & Luncheon
in May, there may be an additional $10 registration fee per student,
with a minimum of $60 per team. This registration fee helps cover the cost of
materials and food at the Statewide Finals.
Do students need to have a project in mind before the Challenge begins?
It is helpful for teams to have a general idea in mind. The Challenge Kickoff in February will help teams develop their ideas and network with business leaders. Teams are encouraged to use SESL's Brainstorming Worksheet to assist in idea generation.
How many teams may schools send?
Schools may send any number of teams so long as space allows. We have space for 60 teams this year, so please register early.
How many students can be on a team?
We recommend that teams consist of 5-8 students, although teams smaller and larger have participated.
Do teams need to implement their project before the final presentations?
No. Teams need only present a realistic and creative idea, in accordance with the SESL High School Judging Rubric, but do not need to implement their idea either before the final presentations or afterwards. However, many teams do decide to implement their projects. In fact, we have many success stories of teams that have gone on to implement their projects and positively impact their communities. Additionally, teams that are able to test implement aspects of their projects in a real world setting tend to receive higher scores from judges.
What will teams present?
Students present their solution to a community need before a panel of statewide judges via a researched PowerPoint presentation. Team project ideas may focus on one of six areas: arts, education, environment, history/culture, health, or wildcard (so essentially anything goes!). An SESL Workbook with rubric is distributed at the SESL Kickoff.
How will teams be judged at the SESL Challenge Presentations?
Teams will be judged on a variety of factors such as the feasibility of their project, creativity, and the presentation itself. Judgments are based on a rubric which will be distributed to students during the kickoff.
Who judges the teams?
A panel of community members who are leaders in their respective fields will judge the presentations.
What are the scholarship awards?
First, second, and third place cash awards will be given to the highest scoring teams, with the intention that students use this money to further their educational endeavors. 1st Place: $1000; 2nd Place: $600; 3rd Place: $300
What is a mentor?
A mentor is a liaison between a student team and SESL. They are a resource and sounding board for the team. SESL recommends that teams report to the mentor weekly. Team projects are student-directed and the mentor will not be responsible for any of the work.
Who can be a mentor?
Mentors may be teachers, parents, businesspersons, or any school-approved community member.
Can Mentors earn Credits?
Mentors have the opportunity to earn three (3) Graduate Practicum Credits in Education from Plymouth State University at a reduced cost.
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