CornerStone Adulting Leadership Program (CALP) Application

Welcome to CornerStone Adulting Leadership Program (CALP) Application! We are excited to know you are interested in participating in our program.

CALP is a competitive, immersive, in-person program that will be conducted at the CornerStone offices in Kansas City, MO. Students accepted into the program will be eligible to receive a $500 educational stipend!

Space is limited and therefore acceptance will be determined based on the information provided in this application. Please carefully read the application and provide complete and accurate details.

If you have any questions you can reach us at info@cseltd.org.

Thank You and Good Luck!

- 2-Cohort Options:
  
  There are two options for attending this paid summer program. Please share which dates work best for you. You must be available for all 5 days in order to receive the $500 education stipend and be eligible for up $2,000.00 for college tuition. Please choose which cohort you are interested in joining?
- Location: Plaza 420 Nichols Road KCMO
  
  Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat Graduations 11am-1pm
- Choose which cohort you are interested in joining:
- Participant Name
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
- E-mail Address
  example@example.com
- Mailing Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Phone
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Birth Date
  
  MonthDayYear
- Age
- Parents or Legal Guardian Name (if under age 18)
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
- Parents or Legal Guardian Name (if under age 18)
  
  First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

- Name of High School
- Current Grade Level
- Expected High School Graduation Year
- Select which category best describes your future plans after high school?
  
  Other
- If you are undecided please describe what interests, industries, fields/areas you would like to learn more about?

- The CornerStone Adulting Leadership Program (CALP) is an immersive competitive program focused on providing students with the knowledge needed to support healthy development for life after high school and into adulthood.
  
  Learners will engage in hands-on activities, gain real-world learning, and receive one-on-one coaching that will provide a roadmap for how to navigate life as an adult.
  
  Students that are accepted into the program will gain exposure to a range of practical skills and develop core competencies to attain educational success, achieve economic mobility, and gain the financial knowledge needed to take on the responsibilities associated with becoming an adult.
  
  Program participants receive personalized financial coaching and will engage in projects related to the following topics:
  - Purposed Perspective: Attaining Purposeful and Meaningful Work
  - Adulting 101: Keys to Thriving as an Adult
  - Leadership & Building a Legacy Life Plan
  - Talent Awareness: Career & Readiness for the AI Economy
  - Healthy Habits: Tech Intellect & Overall Well Being
  - Mastering College Basics for Academic Success
  - Financial Acumen – Building a Legacy Mindset
  Participants must complete the program to be eligible to receive the $500.00 educational stipend.
- Please explain why you want to participate in the CornerStone Adulting Leadership Program (CALP) and how you think this program will benefit you in the future as you move beyond your high school studies?
- In one sentence, tell us what becoming an adult means to you?
- Who is an adult you respect or look up to, and what makes them admirable to you?
- Personal Statement
- Your Personal Statement is very important for us to better understand who you are and how we can support you. Please write your Personal Statement based on the the prompt below. Your response should be (~300-650 words).
- Personal Statement Prompt: Share a significant or meaningful life experience and explain how it has shaped you into the person you are today.
- Optional: Is there any other information that you would like to share with us? You are welcome to provide a resume or a short 3-minute video that explains more about you. Please feel free to email this information to info@cseltd.org. Be sure to include your first and last name.
- I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- Signature of Participant/Parent or Legal Guardian
- Should be Empty:

2-Cohort Options:

Personal Statement

I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.