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  • Length

    4 Weeks

  • Fees

    Starting from $4,000 CAD Includes accommodation, industry visits and student support services

  • Intakes

    Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

  • Delivery

    Hybrid International Experience (Online Preparation + Vancouver Immersion)

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Institutional Partnerships

For university partnerships, faculty delegations, and customized cohort delivery contact:

The Voices of Leadership Program is a short-term international leadership and professional development experience designed for students and emerging professionals seeking global exposure, intercultural collaboration and leadership growth in Vancouver, Canada.

Through immersive learning experiences, industry engagement, collaborative activities, and cultural exploration, participants strengthen communication, leadership and global career readiness skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop leadership and communication capabilities 
  • Strengthen intercultural collaboration skills 
  • Gain exposure to Canadian business and innovation ecosystems 
  • Build international networks and professional confidence 
  • Enhance global awareness and career readiness  
  • Leadership confidence
  • Public speaking
  • Teamwork
  • Global networking
  • Innovation mindset

Leadership & Professional Development Areas

  • Leadership and communication 
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation 
  • Global business perspectives 
  • Intercultural collaboration 
  • Professional development 
  • Strategic thinking and teamwork 

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Program fees may vary depending on accommodation selection, cohort size and partnership arrangements.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should: 

  • Be currently enrolled in a recognized college or university or be a recent graduates interested in global leadership and professional development. 
  • Demonstrate interest in leadership and global learning 
  • Possess sufficient English proficiency for academic participation 

Participants should possess sufficient English proficiency to engage in workshops, collaborative activities, presentations, and intercultural learning experiences.

What’s Included in the Experience

  • Academic instruction 
  • Leadership workshops and activities 
  • Accommodation in Vancouver 
  • Airport pickup and transfer 
  • Medical insurance 
  • Student support services 
  • Industry and university visits 
  • Program materials 
  • Certificate of completion  

Not included in the program

  • International airfare 
  • Meals and personal expenses 
  • Visa-related costs 
  • Visa application fees
  • Personal travel expenses
  • Optional Tourism activities
  • Meals not specified in the program itinerary

Experience Leadership in Vancouver

Participants engage in:

  • Leadership workshops
  • Collaborative projects
  • Industry and university visits
  • Intercultural networking
  • Professional development sessions
  • Vancouver cultural experiences
  • Teamwork and communication activities.

Application Process

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Submit your inquiry and application form.

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Submit required academic and participation documents.

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Meet the program team and receive onboarding and pre-arrival guidance.

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Begin your immersive leadership and global learning experience in Vancouver.

Discover West

Discover West is UCW’s global learning initiative offering short-term immersive programs, faculty development experiences and international academic pathways designed for future-ready global education.

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