Both programmes offer participants the chance to meet and build relationships with the UK's most senior leaders; learn about decision-making on a local, national and global level; as well as run their own social action campaigns or projects on issues that they feel passionately about. 
Individuals are matched with personal coaches and professional mentors, based on their own aspirations.
The programmes are open to 19-25 year olds who live, work or study in Greater Manchester. Individuals of all levels of experience are welcome to apply.
Leadership Programme
What is the Leadership Programme about?
A nine month part time programme that fits around work, study or other commitments. You will:
• Learn about how change is made on a local, national and global level, from the companies and individuals who are doing it
• Run your own social action campaign on an issue that you care about
• Meet and build relationships with the UK’s most senior leaders
• Visit national organisations and businesses
• Be individually matched with a coach and professional mentor
Can I apply?
• If you are aged 19-25
• Live, work or study in Bedford, Luton, London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester or Stoke-on-Trent
• Have a passion to make a positive difference in your community
What will the programme offer you?
• The tools to shape and achieve your goals
• The skills to make a difference
• The confidence to reach your potential
• A boost to your career prospects
• The chance to meet like minded people
• Local and national visits to different institutions
• A mentor to support you professionally
Environmental Leadership Programme
What is it about?
A nine month part time programme that fits around work or studies. You will:
• Run your own social action campaign on an environmental/sustainability issue that you care about
• Be individually matched with a coach and professional mentor
• Meet and build relationships with the UK’s most senior leaders
• Learn about environmental/sustainability issues on a local, national and global level, from the companies that are tackling them
Sessions are usually once a week in the evening. You will also be required to meet regularly with your mentor and social action campaign group.
Who can apply?
• Aged 19-25
• Live in London, Birmingham, Liverpool or Manchester
• Have a passion to make a positive difference in the world
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 31 October 2016.
For further information, contact Project Manager Antonia Canal, on 0746 869 1617, or email: [email protected]
For further information and to register, visit: www.uprising.org.uk/apply
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