Are you between 16 - 30 years of age, and passionate about Diversity and creating Inclusive Communities?

The Diversity Awareness Program will offer you valuable opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, connections to volunteer for an organization in your community that promotes these values, and support to develop a capstone project to promote diversity and inclusion in your own community.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Diversity Awareness and Skills Building Youth Program is designed to set the stage for for all participants, including an emphasis on those who identify as a members of an equity-deserving group, to become advocates for yourselves and allies for others.
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of barriers to inclusion at school or in the workplace, while building your leadership skills. Become a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion in your communities through this program and beyond!

Through live, hybrid training sessions, we offer the following to each of you:

-Workshops and speakers on Leadership, Project Management, Diversity & Inclusion and more…
-A Training Certificate from the Government of Canada,
-Receive a professional reference letter,
-Engage in community volunteer opportunities for volunteer credit,
-Network with diverse, like-minded participants,
-Mentorship and opportunity to create your own unique presentation or campaign to promote diversity/inclusion in your workplace or school, to add to your work experience, all for only 120 hours of your time.

To learn more email programs@osp.ab.ca or visit our website osp.ab.ca/changemakers

Program Qualifications:

We're searching for motivated participants who care about making a difference. If you're passionate about building a more inclusive world, eager to learn, and ready to take action as a changemaker in your community this program is for you!
Before applying, please make sure you meet the following criteria:
The program is for participants between 16-30
Live in Edmonton or Area
Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee Status
Be able to commit to completing the 120 Hour Hybrid Program - Workshops will have set times during the day to apply but the community volunteering and presentation creation hours are flexible.
Once you submit your application, a Program Facilitator will reach out to schedule a quick call. During this call, we'll review your application together, answer any questions you have, and walk you through what to expect. Changemakers - Diversity and Awareness Skill Building Youth Program is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 16-30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at Canada.ca/CanadaServiceCorps.
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