Youth on Boards
Governance in Motion
Funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec, this program provides youth (16-30) with Board of Directors training, skills and confidence in order to contribute to local and organisational change.
Youth on Boards provides participants with training for how to be on a board of directors and provides the skills necessary to be better members of committees and boards. The workshop explores the laws that govern boards of directors, non-profit organisational structures, and the roles and procedures of board meetings. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in a mock board meeting to practise these newfound skills.
This year, the trainings will take place in Montréal and Québec City, and will be offered for free to youth across Québec.
Interested in participating?
Check the region nearest to you and sign up below!
January 25 & 26, 2025
February 15 & 16, 2025
Some benefits of being on a board of directors
Being exposed to a variety of interests/opinions/skill sets, and seeing how a decisions are made in a group setting;
Gaining management skills;
Broadening your networking and career goals.
What to expect
The 2-day training includes:
Catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided for the entire weekend;
3 Interactive Workshops: Boards 101, The Laws that Govern Boards, What NOT to do at a Board Meeting;
A Mock Board Meeting;
A Certificate of completion, & list of recommended nonprofits seeking board membership.
Take a look at the photos from cohorts 1, 2 & 3!
Meet the Team
Program Coordinator
Adrian Smith
(He/Him)
Project Coordinator
Adrian is proud to be taking on the Leaders of Tomorrow project at Y4Y. Coming to Y4Y from a Director of Operations position, he facilitated team building and leadership programming for youth across Québec. Adrian has also been working in the community theatre scene since 2016 and is currently directing a musical in the Broadway and Beyond program at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts. In this capacity, Adrian has built a strong working philosophy of compassion and student-led learning. He loves working in a collaborative space with young people as they explore their skills, passions, and interests.