IMPACT! 2011 Applications Launched!

Applications are now open for university and college students to apply to IMPACT! 2011

IMPACT! The Co‑operators Youth Program for Sustainability Leadership is an ongoing program that begins with pre-conference preparation work and networking, includes an in-person conference, and involves ongoing post-conference activities that enable participants to: apply for seed funding, access training and internship opportunities, and utilize platforms for ongoing learning, networking and collaboration

The keystone of the program is the in-person conference which will be held in Guelph in September 2011. The Co‑operators is again working closely with our program partners; The David Suzuki Foundation, The Natural Step Canada, the University of Guelph, The University of Saskatchewan Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, Wilfrid Laurier University, Lambton College, Conseil de la coopération de l’Ontario, AIESEC and the Network for Business Sustainability to offer the three-day bilingual conference that will bring together students from all fields of study to develop and implement real sustainability solutions and to create lasting networks. This year’s program will also involve alumni facilitators from the first conference held in 2009.

Conference Details:

• Sept. 15-18, 2011 at the University of Guelph, Ontario
• 165 university and college students from across Canada will be selected to participate
• Leading key-note speakers including Dr. David Suzuki
• Opportunity to work on tangible sustainability solutions with business and academic leaders; and build lasting relationships

Do you know a post secondary student who is a passionate sustainability leader at their school or in their community? Check out the website for more information Here!

It would be great to see some Saskatchewan representation and YES alumni attend!

Cheers,

Kathleen