Session 1 (1 hour):
Icebreaker:  Student introductions:  This icebreaker will become a starting point for the students' elevator pitch.
What is an "Elevator Pitch" - Instructor-led discussion
Elements of a student Elevator Pitch - Instructor-led discussion
Brainstorming Activity - all learners
 - What are two positive adjectives that describe you as a student or leader?
 - What are two of your personal strengths?
 - What are two personal successes?
 - What are two educational or career-related goals?
Assignment - For the second session, use the knowledge from today's session to prepare a 3 minute pitch about yourself.  Students will present their pitch verbally to all learners and the instructor during the second session.  
Session 2 (1 hour):
What was challenging about this activity - Instructor-led discussion
Activity - all learners
 - State your audience for your Elevator Pitch (fellow students, job interview, college interview?)
 - Each learner will provide their Elevator Pitch.  After each Pitch, fellow learners can provide feedback, ask questions.  Instructor will provide final feedback to each learner.

Overall Summary of Learning Goals:
Students will learn the critical skill of being able to talk concisely about oneself.
Students will learn to synthesize elements of their education goals and successes; unique skills and abilities; and extracurricular activities into a 3 minute summary.

The instructor recommends this class to learners between the ages of 15 to 18 only to allow for appropriate experience to successfully complete the activities.