Take Action Now - CoLab High School Program 2024
The Press Start CoLab High School Program is open to high school students across Ontario. Participants must join the program in groups of 2-5 students with a group leader (ages 18+) who is a member of the educational community. Group leaders must submit an application on behalf of their student group.
Why is this an amazing opportunity?
The Press Start CoLab Program has allocated a pool of $50,000 in grant money to help youth activists get their ideas for social change off the ground or accelerated.
$500
$50,000+
This money will be distributed across multiple successful ideas.
Mentorship
Brainstorm ideas on one of three sub-focus areas related to the mental health of young people in Canada.
De-Stigmatizing Mental Health
Cultivating mental health literacy, fostering awareness, and enhancing communication through open dialogues around mental health.
Building Confidence and Self-Image
Celebrating individuality and amplifying diverse perspectives and voices to nurture confidence and positive self-image.
Creating Safe Spaces for Connectedness
Creating accessible community spaces that foster connection and belonging, empowering others to speak openly about mental health in a safe and supportive environment.
Creating Safe Spaces for Connectedness
Creating accessible community spaces that foster connection and belonging, empowering others to speak openly about mental health in a safe and supportive environment.
CoLab Program Details
- Access to leading Canadian thought leaders as mentors
- Learn design thinking and problem solving
- Attend three inspiration sessions led by dynamic speakers
- Total pool of $50,000+ to support ideas among our participants
- Time commitment: 2-4 per hours per week for 10 weeks
- $500 paid participation (Must complete the program)
- You own the IP for your idea
- 2023 CoLab Program is 100% remote / online