L.E.A.D: Learn, Engage, Aspire, Do (Level 1)

A 9 week community leadership certificate for Grade 10-12

L.E.A.D: Community Leadership (Roots) is a unique Squamish leadership experience for Grade 10-12s in Squamish who are ready to expand their leadership skills and how they can make a difference. They build service hours for graduation, develop valuable skills and experience for their resume or scholarships.

In this 8 week program , participants connect with peers & adults in the community, build important skills like conflict resolution, interpersonal skills, public speaking, project management and discover their leadership style. They will participate in round table discussions on issues that matter to them (the group will decide in session 1 what those issues are) with business leaders, not-for-profit leaders and political leaders and if they so choose will volunteer to help with a community event or create their own community impact partnering with a local not for profit.

Benefit to participants

Building new skills
Recommendation and certificate
Networking & connections in the community
Life skills & business skills
Connection to self, peers and community
Meet youth with similar interests
Participate in your community
Earn volunteer hours
Potential for more volunteer hours assisting with other community events

Guest facilitators will include politicians, entrepreneurs, coaches and not-for-profit

Below are things we can cover but- important to note the participants will have a lot of say in which aspects they would most like to dive into so the final session outline will only happen after our intro session

Leadership Styles- what's your natural style: Strengths & blindspots
Conflict Resolution 5 styles you need to know
Round Table Q&A with politicians (municipal, provincial, federal)
Community engagement and youth voices
Mentorship 1:1
Community project of choice
Sitting on a board and advocating for more youth input on issues that matter
Event planning tools and project management
Hands-on volunteering as a group (group decision where)
Career

Whether you’re shy or outspoken, creative or curious — this is your place to grow your roots, discover your voice, and begin your leadership journey.

Session dates: 2 program times running in Fall 2025, max 12 per cohort

Tuesdays 4.00-6.30pm:
Oct 7th- Nov 25th

OR

Thursdays 6.00-8.30pm:
Oct 9th-Nov 27th

L.E.A.D Fall Session- Squamish Grades 10-12 (Level 1)