1UP Leaders Lab is a two day leadership training program that enables high school students from the GTA, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Hamilton with the knowledge, resources, and mentorship needed to become a 1UP Fellow and start a successful 1UP School Chapter! 

When and Where

1UP Leaders Lab will be taking place on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th from 10AM - 5PM on both days. Being located in downtown Toronto, you will be reimbursed for public transportation travel to the venue, and will be offered free overnight accommodations if you reside at least 50km away from Toronto Union Station.

What You'll Learn
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The program includes free workshops run by industry professionals on...

• Project management
• Public speaking
• City-building careers
• Design-thinking

Furthermore, we will also run engaging activities including a...

• Design jam
• Scavenger hunt
• Tour of downtown Toronto

Through your experience at Leaders Lab, you will be able to explore existing spaces and apply design principles to reimagine the world around you.

After participating in 1UP Leaders Lab, you will have received the mandatory training needed to lead your own 1UP School Chapter in the fall. By leading a 1UP School Chapter, you will receive the title of a 1UP Fellow and get the opportunity to provide your input on future 1UP events!

Application Deadlines
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If you’re a high school student interested in city-building and making a positive change in your own community, apply for 1UP Leaders Lab now!

• Application for students who need overnight accommodations closes on Friday, August 2 at 11:59PM
  
  
• ​Application for students who do not need overnight accommodations closes Friday, August 2 at 11:59PM

Apply Here!

Schedules

Day 1: Saturday, August 17th (starts at Perkins&Will, Toronto Studio @ 110 Yonge St 12th Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1T4)

10:00 AM - Registration

10:10 AM - Introduction & Icebreaker

10:30 AM - Project Management Workshop

12:10 PM - Lunch

12:45 PM - City-building Careers Panel Discussion

Featuring guest speakers Augustine Wong, Zainab Ahmad, Stephanie Stanov, Kaylie Chan, Shikha Jagwani, Sophie Belzil, and Salima Kheraj

1:45 PM - Walking Tour

4:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt

4:55 PM - Debrief

Ends at Maple Leaf Square (15 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 0A3)



Day 2: Sunday, August 18th (starts at Perkins&Will, Toronto Studio @ 110 Yonge St 12th Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1T4)

10:00 AM - Registration

10:05 AM - Icebreaker

10:25 AM - Public Speaking Workshop

Featuring guest speaker Jason Sealy

11:25 AM - Design Jam Introduction

11:45 AM - Case Challenge Review

11:55 AM - Design Jam Site Visit

1:00 PM - Lunch

1:30 PM - Design Jam

4:30 PM - Debrief & Conclusion

4:50 PM - Awards Ceremony & Group Photo

Ends at Perkins&Will, Toronto Studio @ 110 Yonge St 12th Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1T4

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Want a better understanding of what 1UP Leaders Lab might look like? Check out our 1UP Leaders Lab 2023 recap video below!

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