UTRCA Staff Participate in Young Conservation Leadership Program 

The Young Conservation Leadership Program (YCP) is a year-long professional development program organized and facilitated by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. YCP provides young professionals with essential skills required to transition into leadership roles in the conservation and environmental sectors.  

Participants attend three retreats where they focus on self-development, collaboration and partnerships, and future goals as leaders. Assignments are completed throughout the year and shared at retreats where they receive valuable insights from peers. They are also required to attend four workshops to learn practical management-related skills. Some of these workshops may focus on conflict resolution, proposal development, budgeting, and policy development. Upon graduation, Alumni are provided with the opportunity to attend the YCP Alumni Conference and attend future workshops to continue developing their leadership skills. 

Congratulations to Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s Hailey Fitzgibbon and Kaela Orton, who recently graduated in the 2023 cohort, and all the best to Brynn Anderson and Olivia Orsini, who are embarking in this professional development opportunity in 2024. For more information on the program visit the YCP webpage.