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Building leadership skills to act positively for our natural world

Developed in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, the Environment Leaders Programme seeks to support young people to develop the skills they need to make positive change for the natural world. The programme is underpinned by the Level 3 Qualification in Leading a Project for Positive Change and is suitable for young people aged 16+.

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Developed in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, the Environment Leaders Programme seeks to support young people to develop the skills the...

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  • Anyone who would like to deliver this course to young people aged 16+
  • Sustainability Leads in schools and colleges looking to empower students to be advocates for change
  • Community organisations delivering environmental projects/activities to young people

Environment Leaders Programme (16 - 18 year olds) project essentials

5 Step Guide

  • Choose your delivery team
  • Register with the Leadership Skills Foundation
  • Access online training
  • Recruit your Environment Leaders
  • Deliver the Environment Leaders Programme

Time

Suggested: The total qualification time for the Level 3 Qualification in Leading a Project for Positive Change is approx. 50 hours. This is broken down in to 10-20 guided learning hours and 40 hours independent learning hours, which includes project planning and delivery time.

Resources

More information on how to get started and any resources shared by the Environment Leaders Programme (16 - 18 year olds)

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Meet the Social Innovator

The team at the Leadership Skills Foundation believes that every young person should have the opportunity to explore, learn, and gain the skills and confidence needed to be the change they want to see in the world.

Young people deserve to be heard, particularly as we seek solutions to the world's challenges. By developing leadership skills through their interest in climate change, sustainability and the environment, young people have the opportunity to use the Environment Leaders Programme as the first step in that journey.

Kathryn Holland-Heathers, Market Development Manager, Leadership Skills Foundation

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