Top 200 ProgramCreating World Class Opportunities for Emerging Leaders

June 3, 2020

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Who Am I?

Ryerson

Founder and Lead Adjunct Professor (Law & Business Dept.)

Faculty Advisor

Instructor (Executive & Corporate Education)

Honorary President

More About Me

Executive in Residence,

Executive Instructor & Executive Coach

Instructor Strategic Advisor

Business Experience

Executive Experience (25+ years)

EVP(Bell Media and CTV Globemedia)

VP (Bell Canada International)

Lawyer (Big Law Firm)

Graduate in Civil Law and Common LawBoard Member

(20+ Domestic, International &

Not-For-Profit Companies)

Bottom Line...

● I come from the business world...

● I have been successful there...

● I know what it takes to succeed once you leave university...

● I draw heavily upon that business experience...

Top 200

Program

What will

I do?

What is it?

Why should

I apply? How do I

apply?

What is the Top 200

Program?

Career-readiness

Leadership

Coaching Mentorship

Experiential LearningCase Experiences Course

What is the Top 200 Program?

● The Top 200 Program is a unique leadership development program for

emerging leaders from all of TRSM’s schools and departments

● At its core, the Top 200 is an elite program that attracts tomorrow's leaders as

they enter their 3rd (or 4th) years

● During a 2-year period, we help you develop the skills that you need to

succeed post-graduation and hit the ground running when you leave TRSM

What are those skills?

What do you think those skills are?

How and when do we do that?

What Will I Do in The

Top 200 Program?

What will I do in the Top 200 Program?

● Typically, the Top 200 Program includes the following experiential learning

activities spread out over 2 years. But, first...

Quick Quiz: Imagine that you are a basketball player and that you want to

get better and make it to the NBA. What is the better way to practice - one 10

hour practice or ten 1 hour practices? Why?

Leadership Summit

NEW:Case Experiences Course

● This course, for credit, is new and unique and will start in August 2021

Learning From Leaders

Learning From Leaders: Industry Panelist Sample

Mentorship ● You will be assigned a one-on-one industry mentor during your 2nd year of

the Top 200 Program

“Through my Top 200 mentor I landed

a permanent job at TD and was

promoted after 10 months.”

Nima Hersi, Class of 2017

Talent Acquisition Partner at TD Bank

“It is not everyday you meet someone who sincerely

cares about helping university students get a working

experience that they will cherish and grow from.”

Vardit Dmitrenko, Class of 2018

Capital Markets Operations Analyst at BMO

“Gosh you are so blessed to be working

with such a great group of students. Let me

know how I can contribute moving forward.”Carroll Flewelling

Account Manager at Red Hat

“I am always energized after these sessions. A

number of students have already reached out and I

am confident I will continue talking and supporting

them. Keep up the great work. This is an

amazing program and people like you are

adding huge value.”Ali Soheil

Managing Director at BMO Financial Group

“Today, many universities offer a business

degree with a co-op option but none that I

know of have a program like the Top 200.” Jamil Mina

OpenShift Adoption Evangelist at Red Hat

Mentors: Industry Sample

Mentors: Industry Sample

Mentors: Industry Sample

Leadership Forum and Ethical Leadership (Business

Ethics Speakers Series)

One-on-One Coaching

Networking

Networking

Why Should I

Apply?

I know what you’re thinking…

“Wow, the Top 200 Program is AMAZING!”

So, hopefully, the answer to why you should apply is obvious...

Hit the ground running

Swagger

Self-confidence

Better communication skills Leadership

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot…

We won a pretty prestigious national award…

Top 200 Program Won the CACEE National Award for Excellence in Innovation & Leadership Development

“This award is a great way to be recognized for our exceptional abilities to lead, inspire and collaborate with impact”

- Graham Sogawa

“This award is a formal acknowledgement of the work we’ve been doing for the past several years…The Top 200 Program allows students to hit the ground running with highly-developed career readiness skills, and the confidence to apply those skills in whatever field or endeavour they choose post-graduation.”

- André Serero

What Happens When

I Complete the Top

200 Program?

Graduation

Ceremony

Recognition

of

Achievement

Top 200 Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2019

Where Are Our Top

200 Alumni Now?

Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Alumni: Where Are They Now?

● Top 200 Alumni are around the world studying or working

● The gained skills from the program and applying those skills around the world

● Top 200 alumni are true “global ambassadors” on behalf of TRSM

United StatesAustralia

Dubai

Hong Kong

United

KingdomGhana

Barbados SpainItaly Egypt

How Do I Apply?

Application Criteria

The application is based on 3 criteria:

● CGPA

● Involvement in Extracurricular Activities

○ Jobs, student groups, Co-op, international exchange, sport teams, volunteer experience, etc.

● A 500 word essay

○ Why are you the ideal candidate?

○ What do you hope to achieve?

○ What skills and attributes do you hope to contribute?

Submitting the Application

What do I need to submit?

● Name, Year of Study, Program, Major/ minor (if applicable), CGPA

● A copy of your most recent unofficial transcript

● A detailed resume (full descriptions about your extracurriculars)

● An essay

● Recommendation Letter (optional)

How do I submit?

● Email your application to andre.serero@ryerson.ca

Recommendation Letter

● NOT mandatory

● Can be written from anyone that speaks highly of you

○ eg. professor, employer, Top 200 alumni, etc.

FAQs

● Can I apply to the Top 200 Program if I am part of any of the following?

○ Co-op

○ Sales Leadership Program

○ International exchange

○ Third year direct entry student

YES!**Please email André at andre.serero@ryerson.ca for additional information regarding your specific circumstances

FAQs:

● Eligibility: TRSM students entering their 3rd year in Sept. 2020

(or their 4th year, if they are coming back to TRSM for part of a 5th year)

● Commitment: You get out of it what you put into it

● What if I’m already busy?: The Top 200 has been specifically designed

for busy students! We want you to stay busy and be part of the Top 200!

Timing & Next Steps

● Due date: July 3, 2020 at 12pm

● Refer to https://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/trlc/top-200/

○ FAQ page

○ Application instructions

○ Testimonials

● If you have any questions, email me andre.serero@ryerson.ca

● Stay updated by following our instagram page @trsmtop200program

Testimonials

Testimonials

“The Top 200 Program has greatly enriched and

continues to develop my skills as a student and

as a future professional.”

“The Top 200 Program has also been an eye-catcher on my resume – many

employers and professional alike have inquired into this program and appreciated its

mandate. This program has been the highlight of my undergraduate career, and

has put me on the right path for professional success.”

“It has definitely been the most rewarding

experience I have had at Ryerson”

“This program helps develop young leaders to

shine in the working world after graduation.”

“The Top 200 Program is a catalyst for guiding

the future leaders of our society.”

Testimonials “The program has equipped me with irreplaceable

knowledge and opportunity, presenting the very best

resources that TRSM has to offer”

“The program and its components are transferable

to the workplace and can provide an edge to Top

200 students.”

“I have been to many student-run panels before,

but none of them has been as insightful as

Learning from Leaders”“Today, many universities offer a business degree

with a co-op option but none that I know of have a

program like the Top 200.”

“I share my successes and extensive contributions to

emphasize that if it were not for the Top 200 Program, I truly

would not have propelled into the emerging leader I am

today”

Testimonials “I was able to jump start my career thanks to my mentor. I

also made numerous network connections who I otherwise

wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for this program.”

“The mentors that show up at LFL events are so engaging and

interesting and willing to help the next group of leaders. The

people I’ve met at these events are people that I’ve found the most

interesting from all other networking events that I have attended.”

“It allows students to foster relationships with students in all faculties of business

as well as interact with employers/industry professionals - something that

cannot be done in the classroom. It is such a unique experience.”

Hear From Current

Top 200 Students

Milad Moghaddas Kimberly NatalucciAnyssa Close

Q&A