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 TiE-Ottawa, the City of Ottawa, and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF), the next cohort will be delivered on Thursday evenings as per the following schedule:

YLP-9 (Thursdays, May 11 to June 15) (YLP-9 Brochure)

Please note: You can download the program brochure by clicking on the link above.

YLP-9 Registration

Youth Leadership Program Application
YLP-9 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. YLP-10 WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. Please submit the application form below with a copy of your resume for consideration for admission to the YLP-9 cohort. Successful candidates will be notified by May 1st.
Name*
First Last
Email*
School/Institution (Currently Enrolled or Already Graduated)
Graduation Year (or Anticipated Graduation Year)
Your Age (on May 11, 2023)*

Must be 16 to 29 to apply for YLP.
Please share with us in brief why you are interested in the Mindtrust Youth Leadership Program. (Max 1000 Characters)*
Include any leadership experience you have to date.
Please confirm that you are available for all of the following sessions for the cohort?*
- Session 1. Introduction and Overview (May 11, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm)
- Session 2. The Leader in You (May 18, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm)
- Session 3. Leadership and Personal Style (May 25, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm)
- Session 4. Decision Making Frameworks (June 1, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm)
- Session 5. Measuring Outcomes/Impact (June 8, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm)
- Session 6. Panel and Graduation (June 15, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm)
Please note that participation is mandatory for all sessions. Sessions 1 & 6 will be held in-person, while the other sessions will take place on Zoom.
Would you like to be considered for a volunteer position with Mindtrust after the successful completion of the program?
- YES
- NO
Volunteering with Mindtrust will involve a commitment of 5-6 hours per month while working closely with the Executive team.
Your Resume (Max Size: 10 MB)*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Please include a recent copy of your resume in PDF or Word format.
LinkedIn Profile (REQUIRED)