SLC Sustainability Announces the 2024 Climate Leadership Program 

Submitted by Jadon Hook, Sustainability Coordinator, FMS  

The SLC Sustainability department is excited to announce the 2024 Climate Leadership Program, an annual opportunity for students and employees to engage in sustainability activities and develop community-based solutions to climate change in Kingston, Cornwall, and Brockville.  View the 2023 project overview here (PDF)

The program is developed by the Sustainability department in partnership with Enactus SLC, the Innovation Hub, and the City of Kingston and provides teams with climate science training, while building leadership, project management, and innovative problem-solving skills. Teams will develop plans for needed community and campus sustainability projects and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The top three teams will receive support from participating partners and local community members to implement their projects. Some examples of potential projects include collection drives, biodiversity enhancement, repair cafes, waste education, circular economy initiatives, and waste to energy solutions.

How does it work?  

-Apply by September 30th  
-Attend workshops and mentorship opportunities to develop your skills  
-Create a project that focuses on solving a problem you’re passionate about  
-Pitch to gain funding for your project  
-Implement and create sustainable change in your community  

Learn more at our two virtual info sessions:   

September 18th 3:30-4:30 PM   
September 24th 1:00-2:00 PM   

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