Program Objectives
The program is designed to:
- Elevate newcomer leadership, expertise, and lived experience
- Co-design practical initiatives, strategies, and shared metrics that address systemic barriers
- Build stronger connections across organizations and reduce fragmentation in newcomer support systems
- Mobilize knowledge and integrate promising practices into local institutions and communities
- Foster collaborative leadership approaches that generate long-term social impact
3-Day Immersion
Day 1 — Building
a Shared Vision
Participants will:
- Explore the current realities and systemic challenges affecting newcomer integration
- Map local gaps and opportunities in social innovation initiatives
- Develop a shared vision for stronger, more inclusive communities
Day 2 — Designing Collective Pathways
Participants will:
- Identify opportunities for collaborative action and systems change
- Co-create initiatives led by newcomers and supported through cross-sector partnerships
- Prototype actionable solutions with shared ownership and accountability
Day 3 — From
Vision to Action
Participants will:
- Develop implementation roadmaps and partnership commitments
- Establish shared metrics and developmental evaluation approaches
- Build momentum for long-term collaboration and impact
6-Month Leadership Internship
Following the immersion, participants continue their leadership journey through paid internships focused on experimentation, partnership-building, and knowledge mobilization.
Key components include:
- Paid leadership placements that support sustainable systems change
- Individual mentorship and monthly cohort learning sessions
- Ongoing reflective practice and developmental evaluation
- Documentation and sharing of research findings, insights, and emerging practices
