Y4Y’s Leadership Training Program
Become a Youth Leader. Make an Impact. Get Recognized.
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Become a Youth Leader. Make an Impact. Get Recognized. *
Y4Y’s Leadership Training Program (LTP) is a 12-month, experience-based journey designed to help youth build leadership skills, engage in civic life, and turn ideas into action with support from Y4Y every step of the way. Participants complete a series of activities outlined in a clear Leadership Roadmap, and once finished, are officially recognized by Y4Y at the next Youth Community Forum.
Program Launch & Timeline
The Leadership Training Program launches twice a year:
Spring Cohort
Applications open in March
Program runs from April to March (12 months)
Fall Cohort
Applications open in September
Program runs from October to September (12 months)
Participants have a full 12 months to complete all activities at their own pace.
Interested in joining?
Stay tuned! Applications open in March!
(You can apply every 6 months when a new cohort launches.)
The Leadership Roadmap
To complete the Leadership Training Program, participants must complete all five steps below within the 12-month period.
(1)
Attend one of the following:
Y4Y’s Youth Community Forum
Y4Y’s Youth on Boards program
(2)
Attend two or more of the following:
Bishop’s Forum
Maîtres Chez Vous
Parlement jeunesse du Québec
Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM)’s École d’été
INM’s École d’hiver
Coalition Interjeunes’s Grande Consultation Jeunesse
(3)
Complete one leadership action:
Choose the option that best matches your interests:
Volunteer at least 3 hours at a local community event you care about
OR
Create a local youth consultation, with support from Y4Y’s Create-a-Consultation volunteer team (Manage a budget of $250)
OR
Organize a virtual or in-person community event around an activity or idea (Manage a budget of $500)
(4)
Explore youth micro-grants
Research available micro-grant funding for youth-led projects in Québec and share an idea with Y4Y Québec for a project you’d like to bring to life in your community, school, or economic sector.
(5)
Use your voice
Write a formal letter to a local elected official or decision-maker that:
Reflects on your experience in the LTP
Shares your hopes for the future
Includes a clear call to action on an issue you’re passionate about
Recognition & Certification
Once you complete the Leadership Training Program, you’ll receive:
Official Certificate of Completion from Y4Y
Feature in Y4Y’s newsletter
Feature on Y4Y social media (with your consent)
Public recognition at the next Youth Community Forum that year
