IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training Program for Emerging Leaders (Vancouver, BC | September 27-28)

Incredible opportunity for students: Gain training, network, tools, mentorship & funding to lead sustainability projects in Vancouver. Apply by August 20.
Aug 2, 2012 4:30 PM ET

IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training Program for Emerging Leaders (Vancouv…

With local support from Vancity, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and BCIT, The Co-operators and The Natural Step Canada are partnering to offer the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training in Vancouver! This 4-month program for youth is anchored by a two-day in-person workshop and focuses on two areas: developing your sustainability project and realizing your leadership potential.

The complete program includes:

  • An award-winning Sustainability 101 eLearning course.
  • Two days of in-person sustainability and leadership training with passionate sustainability champions.
  • Feedback on your project from peers and mentors during the training.
  • Connection with fellow participants and IMPACT! alumni on the IMPACT! community web site.
  • Mentoring from a sustainability professional for four months after the training.
  • Reunion event four months after the training to discuss progress and lessons learned.
  • Eligibility to apply for IMPACT! Funding once a year (project seed money).

Are you:

  • A student between the ages of 19 and 25 OR an IMPACT! Alumni?
  • Passionate about the fate of our planet and its people?
  • Ready to do more to champion sustainability in your community?

Then you are invited to apply to be part of the IMPACT! Sustainability Champions Training in Vancouver on September 27-28, 2012.

To ensure a quality learning environment, participation is limited. The deadline for Vancouver applications is August 20, 2012. So don’t delay, apply today!