Take Action for the Planet with the Youth Climate Action Initiative

Are you a young person (16-29) in the GTA who wants to learn about sustainability and climate action while developing the skills needed to become an agent of sustainable change in your community? Join the Youth Climate Action Initiative by Skills for Change!

Benefit from:

  • Building connections with like-minded peers;
  • Nature-based activities such as urban gardening, tree planting, and forest therapy walks;
  • Free environmental education, tours, events, and workshops in the community;
  • Free weekly sustainability and leadership-focused learning sessions;
  • Opportunity to develop your own Community Climate Action Project.
Apply now to be a part of the solution!

Program Details

  • Hybrid format (virtual with optional in-person activities)
  • 10-week duration; 2-4 hours per week commitment
  • Sustainability Leader Certificate following the completion of the program
  • Volunteer experience (and volunteer hours upon request)
  • Focus on Jane and Finch, Weston, Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and Black Creek areas

Cohort Dates

  • Spring Cohort (April 11 – June 13, 2023; Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm)
  • Summer Cohort (June 28 – August 30, 2023; Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm)
  • Autumn Cohort (September 14 – November 16, 2023; Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm)

Eligibility

  • Youth ages 16-29
  • Resides in or around the Greater Toronto Area
  • Has an interest in sustainability and community climate action

Application

Fill out the application form to learn more at our information sessions & join the program!
  • Spring application deadline – Sunday, March 26, 2023
  • Summer application deadline – Sunday, June 18, 2023
  • Autumn application deadline – Sunday, September 3, 2023

Information Sessions

Join our upcoming information sessions:

YCAI Steering Committee

Looking for more leadership experience? Join the YCAI Steering Committee and take on a Community Project Leader role!

This role lets you lead your team in planning a Community Climate Action Project by suggesting project ideas, defining problems, and connecting with community partners.

You would need to attend the Community Project Leader Orientation for your selected cohort:

    • Spring Cohort – Sat. April 1, 10am-2pm
    • Summer Cohort – Sat. June 24, 10am-2pm
    • Autumn Cohort – Sat. Sept. 9, 10am-2pm

How to Join? Indicate your interest in joining the YCAI Steering Committee in the application form and a member of our team will be in touch with more details.

Not for you? Click here to learn about our other youth programs.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Josephine Agueci (Supervisor, Sustainable Communities) at jagueci@skillsforchange.org

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