June 5 (PDT) · June 6 (IST) — 2026
Global Virtual Summit for Career & Skill Development
The 2026 Global Virtual Summit for Career and Skill Development is Canada's largest virtual youth skills summit. Apply for a sponsored seat today!
Global Emerging Leadership Programs.
GELP is an organization aimed at developing leadership programs for students and young professionals through skill development, education abroad opportunities, leadership conferences, mentorship and guidance programs. How do we achieve this?
Academic, Organization & Institutional Global Collaboration
GELP connects institutional partnerships on a global scale, fostering collaboration to drive impactful educational initiatives worldwide.
Digital Badges & Certificates
Micro-credentials, showcasing participants' learning outcomes and skills gained from leadership conferences and programs.
Experiential & Reflective Learning Pedagogy
Panel discussions and workshops with leading professionals, industry experts and academics. GELP programs incorporate reflective learning in order to address and understand the skills that have been developed.
Sharing Indigenous Knowledge & Perspectives
Experiential learning is at the heart of our programs. We believe in learning by doing, where real-world applications enhance understanding and retention. This hands-on approach ensures participants develop practical skills, adaptability, and a profound sense of empowerment that extends beyond the classroom.
Student Leadership Empowerment
Students are integral members of GELP Campus Chapters and the GELP Global Network which is dedicated to advancing leadership and skill development both on campus and within their broader global community.
Tuition Scholarships & Awards
Tuition scholarships for outstanding contributions and reflections from the Global Virtual Summit and GELP Programs.
GELP's Inclusion Partner
Jagriti School for Blind Girls
On November 18, 2022, the GELP Global Delegation visited the Jagriti School for Blind Girls and coordinated a leadership program — the start of a partnership that continues to shape our work in inclusive global leadership.
The GELP Cumulative Impact.
Since 2022, GELP has successfully coordinated multi-city leadership programs across four countries: Canada, Mexico, India, and the United Arab Emirates. We extend our gratitude to our international delegates and partner institutions for their continued collaboration and support in empowering future leaders.
- 25k+
- Delegates
- 20
- Cities
- 17
- Partner Institutions
- 4
- Countries
- 150+
- Workshops & Programs
The Global Virtual Summit
The Global Virtual Summit for Career and Skill Development is Canada's largest virtual youth skills summit and in 2024, we engaged with over 10,000 students and young professionals from around the world.
- 15k+
- Delegates
- 8
- Global Awards
- 25
- Participating Countries
- 28k+
- Summit Reflections
Senior Leadership Panel
The Journey of the Lifelong Learner in a Globalized World
In this panel, senior leaders from diverse backgrounds shared insights and strategies for navigating a globalized world. They discussed the lifelong learner's transformative journey and how leaders transcend personal and professional boundaries, adapting to diverse cultures, ideas, and 21st-century skills.
Workshop #1: Youth for Change
Empowering Student Leadership
This workshop showcased the impactful work of student leaders worldwide. This session equipped students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead in their communities, emphasizing social responsibility, empathy, and collaboration to foster a generation of change-makers ready to drive positive societal transformation.
Workshop #3: Global Indigenous Perspectives in Entrepreneurship
Cultivating Reconciliation and Worldviews
This workshop, led by entrepreneurs and community leaders, explored the challenges and opportunities for Indigenous peoples in entrepreneurship. Participants gained insights into sustainable business, leadership, and economic empowerment, learning how entrepreneurs drive positive change while honouring cultural heritage.
Global Leadership Award
Nôthé Wasté
On May 6, 2022, the Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP) honoured Vivek Savkur, Founder of BC-India Business Network (BCIBN), with GELP's first annual Global Leadership Award. The award is named Nôthé Wasté — a name gifted by Nakota Elder Wilson Bearhead — and is presented each year at the Global Virtual Summit for Career & Skill Development.
“Nôthé Wasté refers to good spirit. In Nakota values a good spirit refers to a person who is kind, humble, honouring of others, respectful of all our relations, human and beyond.”
Recipient
Vivek Savkur