We are a youth-led program equipping the next generation of city builders and changemakers.
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1UP Youth City Builders
Program Overview
1UP Fellowship
Leaders LabAugust 19-20, 2023
Two-day orientation camp in downtown Toronto for high school students who want to lead their own school chapter. Participants will develop leadership, marketing, public speaking, and project management skills through workshops while making new friends and having lots of fun! |
School Chapters September 2023- June 2024
1) Learners Stream Receive a learning challenge every two months to research about a theme related to city building, like livable neighbourhoods and sustainability. 2) Design-Builders Stream Select a specific urban or social issue to tackle in your community, then design and build a solution with the support of mentors and project funding. |
1UP Events
ConferenceMarch 2024
Our annual flagship event in March Break where we bring together high school students and professionals to celebrate and incubate city-building ideas. 
Connect WebinarsSeptember 2023 - June 2024
Online workshops providing a deeper understanding of the city-building industry. |
Office ToursYear Round
Experience firsthand the day-to-day job environment while gaining career insights from working professionals in urban planning, architecture, and engineering firms. 
Local EventsYear Round
Free site tours and socials in the GTA, Hamilton, and Kitchener-Waterloo areas to meet like-minded peers. |
