Breakout Sessions

Be The Change

This session empowers youth to recognise their voice, strengths, and leadership potential. Panelists will share how they developed confidence, made decisions through challenges, and used their experiences to create positive impact in their communities. Youth will learn strategies for self-advocacy, communication, goal-setting, and overcoming self-doubt.

Succeeding as Student Athlete

This session supports youth who are balancing academics, athletics, and personal growth. Panelists will share their journeys as student-athletes — including the discipline, time management, and mindset needed to succeed both in the classroom and in sport.

Preparing for Post Secondary

This session helps youth feel confident and informed as they prepare for college, university, or alternative education pathways. Panelists will discuss how to choose programs, apply to schools, access financial aid and scholarships, and adjust to the academic and social transition after high school.

Tools for the Future

This session explores two powerful career pathways and how youth can build meaningful, hands-on and opportunity-driven futures. Panelists will break down what apprenticeships look like, steps to get started, and the wide range of trades youth can explore. The session will also highlight entrepreneurship as a path to leadership, creativity, and community impact.

STEAM

This session introduces youth to the world of STEAM through real stories, innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. Panelists will share how curiosity and exploration led them into fields of technology, engineering, design, research, and creativity. Youth will learn about emerging industries, mentorship opportunities, and how both technical and artistic skills shape the future of work.

Brighter Futures

This session supports youth in understanding wellness as a foundation for success in every area of life. Panelists will discuss physical health, nutrition, rest, emotional well-being, stress management, and building healthy routines. The conversation emphasizes self-awareness, seeking support when needed, and creating sustainable habits that support both confidence and resilience.