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Don't miss this opportunity to shape your future career with this Trailblazing Cohort (2024/25) | |
APPLY NOW
July 31st, Final Intake Deadline
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Dear Kathryn,
The new 2024/2025 Cohort is shaping up to be a group of trailblazers tackling first time challenges in their own company or sector. This group comes from 4 countries and diverse sectors including financial, consumer products, mining, marketing and non-profits. Participant titles range from VP to Coordinator.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a Member of a unique Community of Changemakers from Cisco, Aviso, lululemon, SGI, AltaGas Ltd., Futurepreneur, Hazelview Properties, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (Saudi Arabia), City Book (Brazil), Indigitech Destiny, Small Change Fund, Equestrian Canada, Agency Brand Management, Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care, U of T, Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital Foundation and others.
Join us now....
- Check out our reading and learning below.
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Apply Now (July 31st, FINAL Intake Deadline, we are receiving new applications every day)
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Visit our Website to review the current and past Cohorts, Program Content, Faculty and Testimonials
- Book a Meeting with our Program Manager
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Meet a few Members of the 2024/25 Cohort | |
Winona Lafreniere, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Indigitech Destiny Institute, Alberta | |
Alyssa Copp, Program Manager, CSR & Digital Impact Office, Cisco Canada, Ontario | |
Faneese Kohli, Tec. Sales Rep., NTT Data BPO (Prev. Deputy Manager: Corporate Responsibility, The Times Group), Ontario | |
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Loujeine Cheheitli, Environmental Sustainability Specialist,
SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)
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Fayiz Nooraldeen, Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Ministry of Industrial and Mining Resources (Deputy for Mining Regulation and Sustainability) | |
Melanie McLearon, Director, Marketing and Communications, Equestrian Canada | |
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What are we Reading - "Change" your Mind!
During this program we critically examine books and articles that open our minds to new possibilities. For example, this year, we will read Sarah Kaplan's "The 360 Corporation" a book that addresses the 4 strategies for addressing "tradeoffs".
We will also gain insights from:
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What We Owe Each Other: A New Social Contract for a Better Society by Minouche Shafik
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Giving Voice to Values: How to Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right by Mary Gentile
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Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn
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Short History of Progress by Ronald Wright and others.
In this program you will develop a new systems, futures and critical thought worldview. Participants say: "It is a transformational journey!"
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Group Projects and Simulations Consolidate Learning
In this program you will deepen your learning with simulations on Change Management and Climate Change.
Group projects focus on analyzing and making recommendations on ESG, Social Responsibility and Sustainability disclosure and reporting against standards, evaluating a company's business model against the "triple bottom line" and applying the "Three Horizons Model of Change".
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Teams complete the Fortune 500 Change Management Simulation - Experience Change. | |
More Affordable than you Think | |
As a Social Purpose University, we continue to build options to ensure this program is accessible. Here are a few of the tuition funding options available. | |
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Government Funding
This program is eligible for Canadian Tuition Tax Credits and the Canada Training Credit.
From Alberta? You may be eligible for funding from the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
From Ontario? You may be eligible for funding from the Canada-Ontario Job Grant.
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Tuition is $9,150 (Cdn) if paid in one installment or two installments of $4,750 (Cdn) each.
Arrangements may be made for more than 2 payments if required.
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BIG Bursary
The BIG (Best in Governance) Bursary provides a $5,000 Bursary Award each year for for a new student.
This award supports students from equity- deserving groups and students who are committed to advancing an equitable and inclusive social responsibility and sustainability practice through the Grad. Dipl. SR&S at the USMC in the University of Toronto. "The award is an expression of our "Best in Governance" values of Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion of Thought, Accountability, and Best in Class Service," notes Best in Governance CEO, Ivy Lumia.
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| Ivy Lumia, CEO and Founder, Best in Governance | |
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Funding for Newcomers and Refugees
Did you know that there is funding for Newcomers and Refugees from our partner Windmill Microlending.
Windmill provides reskilling and credentialling funding for Newcomers and Refugees.
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Ron Knowles Bursary Award
The Ron Knowles Bursary is $1,500 annual award to improve the accessibility and reach of the Diploma in Social Responsibility and Sustainability to carry forward Ron’s legacy of making an incredible difference in the lives of people who want to make a positive social impact in the world.
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Unlocking Resilience: Climate Change for Social Impact Leaders - Building resilience for vulnerable populations facing extreme heat, air pollution, and other climate crisis impacts.
Gain critical Insights on:
- Fundamentals of climate change science, Greenhouse Gases, their relationship to energy and climate, likely impacts for Business as Usual, and actions needed for a livable planet.
- Impact of climate change on vulnerable individuals and communities, social systems, and relevant mechanisms for mitigation and adaptation, equity, co-benefits, and unintended consequences of some climate solutions.
- Changemaking at individual, community, and societal levels, examine new research, and apply frameworks to advance your thinking on resilience levers relevant to the communities you serve.
- Strategies through a risk and strengths-based lens and identify next steps to create initiatives to best serve your communities in a changing climate.
Register and Learn More Here
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Module 1 - 2024/25 Cohort
University of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto
Father Madden Hall in Carr Hall
Join our Alumni Event Planned for Evening of October 17th (stay tuned)
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Your Last Chance for this Year | |
The Value Proposition:
- Hands-on, practical application through a Sustainability/ESG related Capstone Project
- 1:1 Mentorship with a uniquely matched sustainability leader
- Hybrid, in-person and online, education with top thought leaders & practitioners
- Prestigious international changemaker community
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Work while you learn over a 16-month term. More than 5x the engagement time with instructors, mentors and peers than other programs on the market.
- Professional, Post-Graduate University credential with post-nominal letters (G.Dipl.SR&S) after your name upon graduation
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Why Applicants are choosing our program...
"The Most comprehensive program I could find."
"A valuable opportunity to learn from other professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences."
"Hands on, practical and flexible."
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