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We’re excited to announce that The Co-operators will continue to have an IMPACT! through 2011. The Co-operators believes that achieving sustainability requires a multi-disciplinary approach, a broad social commitment and the energy and passion of youth. That’s why IMPACT!  The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership will continue to run the comprehensive program focused on [...]

In just two days, 180 students from 50 Canadian universities and 10 colleges will arrive in Guelph to be inspired by David Suzuki and Peter Schiefke, to collaborate with academics and sector leaders; to learn from various experts and to develop sustainability solutions to impact our homes, workplaces and communities. Stay tuned…

Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership is meant to excite, empower and equip young Canadians to be catalysts for sustainability. But does the event itself walk the talk? Here are some of the sustainability practices implemented for the conference September 24th-27th. Paperless promotion and application processes Reduction of paper use and use of [...]

A dynamic and impressive group of Canadian students received the good news last week that they have been selected to attend Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership. Now it’s time to register and begin their conference pre-work which includes an on-line e-learning course from The Natural Step and group work exploring sustainability practices in organisations.

The conference will bring together an extremely diverse group. Participants have been chosen from disciplines ranging from Agriculture to Women’s Studies, Mechanical Engineering , Environmental Anthropology, Marketing, Human Kinetics, Law, Political Science, Chemistry, Journalism, Environmental Science, Interior Design, Indigeneous Environmental Philosophy, Biopsychology, Mechatronics Engineering and more …it will be fascinating to see how this intersection of passion and experience will impact sustainability!

We asked Canadian students to share their passion for sustainability and wow, did they answer! Over 900 applications were received and have been reviewed. Tomorrow they’ll find out if they’re among the 180 students selected for Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership.

Successful candidates will then have to register before April 11th and begin conference pre-work by April 17th.

Good luck to everyone and thank you for your commitment to sustainability.

The application period for Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership closed at midnight (ET) on March 2nd. What an overwhelming response!

In the words of our kick-off speaker, Dr. David Suzuki, “this conference will not only help those young emerging leaders connect, develop and mobilize, it will also harness their energy and ideas to generate real solutions today.”

Since conference activities commence before the event itself, selected participants will begin their pre-work in the coming months under the guidance of the Research Network for Business Sustainability. Dr. Tima Bansal, Executive Director and professor at the Richard Ivey School of Business says: “we’re shaping leaders who not only understand critical sustainability issues, but who can apply innovative solutions to address them.”

So while applicants are wait to hear from us at the end of March, our conference team is in high gear reviewing hundreds of applications, planning logistics and confirming more speakers. You’ll find updates here or you can visit us on Facebook.

If you’re not familiar with Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership it will be the inaugural gathering of 180 college and university students from across Canada to develop timely solutions to pressing sustainability issues. Inspired by sustainability leaders, guided by sectoral experts, and developing vast and diverse networks, they will develop solutions that will effect change long after the conference has ended.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to technical difficulties with this site on Thursday, February 26th, the application deadline has been extended until Monday, March 2nd at midnight EST.

Hundreds of applications have already been received. If you haven’t sent us yours, you have until Monday, March 2nd at midnight.

Not familiar with Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership?

• 180 Canadian university and college students working together and with national sustainability and sectoral leaders
• Building lasting networks and developing practical sustainability solutions
• September 24th-27th, 2009 at the University of Guelph
• All expenses paid for successful applicants

If you are between 19 and 25 at the time of the conference and are committed to sustainability, this may be the conference for you. All travel, accomodation, meal and conference expenses will be fully covered. Yours will be a contribution in time and commitment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to technical difficulties with this site on Thursday, February 26th, the application deadline has been extended until Monday, March 2nd at midnight EST. “Today’s sustainability challenges need a multi-disciplinary approach and the energy and passion of youth. That’s why we’ve created Impact: The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership. This partnership of business, academia and non-government organizations will provide young people with the knowledge, tools and networks they need to lead us to greater sustainability.” - Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO The Co-operators Group Ltd.

If you are between 19-25 and attending a Canadian university or college in any discipline, apply now for this extraordinary opportunity. All conference, transportation, accommodation and meal expenses will be fully covered. Your contribution is one of time and commitment – time to prepare and collaborate prior to the conference and the commitment to initiate change going forward.

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