Young Leaders
Fighting Blindness Canada’s Young Leaders Program is a career-oriented initiative aimed at creating a brighter, more inclusive future for youth living with vision loss. The program provides young people in Canada, aged 15-35 who are blind or partially sighted, with the opportunity to gain access to resources, guidance and support they need on the path to pursuing rewarding careers and finding fulfilling employment.
Every year the program brings together participants for in-person events that facilitate interactions that lead to real insights and opportunities. If you have any questions about the Young Leaders program you can reach us at education@fightingblindness.ca
UPCOMING Events
YOUNG LEADERS TORONTO
Saturday, September 28, 2024
SAVE THE DATE!
As part of View Point Toronto
Young Leaders Session Timing: TBA
Location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
Networking Dinner: 7 – 9 pm EDT, location TBA
Free to attend, registration required
The Young Leaders Program is coming to Toronto this fall! Join us at View Point for a dedicated session for young people (ages 15-35) and a networking dinner to make new connections.
There will be limited travel bursaries available for Ontario residents outside of Toronto. Please If you would like to apply for funding, please let us know.
Registration coming soon – check back for updates!
If you need assistance registering or have any questions, please reach us at education@fightingblindness.ca or 416.360.4200 | 1.800.461.3331 ext. 246.
PAST RECORDINGS
You can view our past recordings here.
Young Leaders Vancouver – Meet Carmen Papalia coming soon!
Young Leaders Mentorship program
The program also offers mentorship opportunities. Learn about the Young Leaders Mentorship program.
Young Leaders share about their experience with the program in the video below.
If you have any questions about the program, please email education@fightingblindness.ca
The Young Leaders Program is supported by:
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