Through our partnership with Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink, Trico Centre is expanding opportunities for youth to grow into confident leaders. Donations made through this program directly support the expansion of our Leadership in Training (LIT) program, empowering teens ages 13–17 with the mentorship, skills, and real-world experience they need to lead in recreation programs, workplaces, and their communities. With matching opportunities that can increase your gift by up to 50%, every contribution helps shape the next generation of community leaders.
| L.I.T. 1 | L.I.T. 2 |
| Participants learn core leadership skills such as leading games, communication, teamwork, and inclusion. | Returning participants gain greater responsibility by planning activities, facilitating discussions, and supporting program leadership. |
This structure encourages youth to return year after year while strengthening leadership capacity.
Expanding the Leadership in Training program will:
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Every donation in support of the Leadership in Training Expansion initiative will help young people build confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of belonging in our community.
Donations made through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink are eligible to be matched up to 50%, increasing the impact of every contribution.
$50 → up to $75 impact → Supports leadership training materials
$100 → up to $150 impact → Supports youth workshops
$500 → up to $750 impact → Supports mentorship programming