Youth Leadership Program Application

The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) builds on long history of the successful Mindtrust Leadership Development Program (MLDP). YLP is responding to the need to develop next generation leaders. This program is intended for young, impact-driven, and demonstrated leaders with an interest in the future of leadership.

In collaboration with our community partners, the next cohort will be delivered in July 2025…

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Mindtrust Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Application

Please submit the application form below with a copy of your resume for consideration for admission to the upcoming YLP cohorts.

Which YLP cohort would you like to join?(Required)

YLP-21: July 8th – July 10th, 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Another cohort in 2025

YLP is a 12-hour program, delivered in 2 formats: 6x 2-hour sessions; or 3x 4-hour sessions.

Which type of YLP cohort would you like to join?(Required)

Daytime (e.g. Tuesday – Thursday, 12:30pm to 4:30pm)

Evenings (e.g. Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm)

YLP is a 12-hour program, delivered in 2 formats: 6x 2-hour sessions; or 3x 4-hour sessions.

Your Name(Required)

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Your Email Address(Required)

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School/Institution(Required)

Where are you currently enrolled, or where did you graduate from? (Highest Level of Education)

Graduation Year(Required)

If still in school, what is your anticipated graduation year?

Your Age(Required)

You must be 16 to 29 to apply for YLP.

Please briefly share with us why you are interested in the Mindtrust Youth Leadership Program(Required)

Include any leadership experience you have to date. (max. 1000 characters)

Please confirm that you are available for all of the following sessions for the cohort:

Session 1: Launch/The Leader in You (July 8th, 2025, 12:30pm – 4:30pm)

Session 2: Decision-Making/Measuring Outcomes & Impact (July 9th, 2025, 12:30pm – 4:30pm)

Session 3: Personal Leadership Statements/Graduation (July 10th, 2025, 12:30pm – 4:30pm)

Please note that participation is mandatory for all sessions. All sessions will be held in person (Impact Hub Ottawa).

Would you like to be considered for a volunteer position with Mindtrust after the successful completion of the program?

Yes

Volunteering with Mindtrust will involve a commitment of 5-6 hours per month while working closely with the Executive team.

Upload Your Resume/CV(Required)

Please include a recent copy of your resume/CV in .pdf, .doc or .docx format

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.

LinkedIn Profile(Required)

Please include the link to your LinkedIn Profile, if you have one. Indicate N/A if you do not have one.

How did you learn about the Mindtrust Youth Leadership Program?(Required)

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.