Youth on Boards

Governance in Motion

Funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec, this program provides youth (16-30) with Board of Directors training, skills and confidence in order to contribute to local and organisational change.

Youth on Boards provides participants with training for how to be on a board of directors and provides the skills necessary to be better members of committees and boards. The workshop explores the laws that govern boards of directors, non-profit organisational structures, and the roles and procedures of board meetings. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in a mock board meeting to practise these newfound skills.

Submit your Expression of Interest here to join the February 21-22, 2026 Cohort!

Some benefits of being on a board of directors

Being exposed to a variety of interests/opinions/skill sets, and seeing how a decisions are made in a group setting;
Gaining management skills;
Broadening your networking and career goals.

What to expect

The 2-day training includes:

Catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided for the entire weekend;
3 Interactive Workshops: Boards 101, The Laws that Govern Boards, What NOT to do at a Board Meeting;