Employers gave input as to which skills they considered most important, leading to the selection of the above skill areas. The program was piloted with 50 students and enjoyed a successful first year, with 82 percent of students meeting their skills goals. First, students fill out a skills contract. They choose three skill areas that they wish to develop further through specified activities. The newsletter integrates various on-campus activities into the program.
Students have an option of completing one, two, or three contracts a year.
When the student completes the contracted activities, the supervisor fills out a skill completion form, which is given back to the program administrator to enter into the LEAP database. Bronze Level is attained when the student completes ONE contract of three skill areas. Increased knowledge of employers expectations in the real world. Bronze Level Ten dollars in dining coupons. A 10 percent discount at the bookstore and 20 dollars in dining coupons.