Next Up

Next Up was created by a community of people who wanted to help emerging leaders (that’s you!) develop new and better skills, smarts and ideas. The program is intense. Over several months, we’ll dive into a number of topics and disciplines, combining theory, practice, deep thinking, and hard skills. We’ll look at some of the most pressing Canadian policy issues both foreign and domestic. We will consider where “progressive” thinking is on these issues and how to solve them. We’ll look at how change is made in society. And we’ll meet some of the most innovative change-makers in Edmonton — from the non-profit, labour, cooperative, and public sectors — who are working for a better world.

If you're asking yourself, should I apply for Next Up Edmonton?, please read the Frequently Asked Questions for the Core Next Up Program.

To apply to Next Up Edmonton, you need to know this:

• Application deadline is September 22 at 11:00pm local time
• Candidates must be available for interviews on September 30
• Orientation will take place on October 13, 14, 15
  • There will be one evening session per week (Tues) and one day-long weekend session per month
  • Successful applicants must be able to attend all of the dates listed above. We thank everyone for taking the time to apply, but we will only contact shortlisted applicants

Complete the RSVP and we'll email an application package to you right away. 

If you want to learn more about the program, there will be an Info Night on September 12th from 7-8pm on the University of Alberta campus.  

 We value the contributions people from equity-seeking groups bring to our organization, leadership, and movement building. We encourage applications from LGBTTQ+ people, Indigenous peoples, people of colour, low-income earners and the unemployed, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities or another equity seeking group with which you may identify.