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Welcome to COLS

The Central Ontario Leadership Seminars (COLS) is a charitable organization committed to developing the leadership skills of grade ten secondary school students. Dedicated volunteers have provided three-day and one-day leadership seminars to Canadian students free of charge in Central Ontario for over 25 years.

Our mission is to:

  • Prepare the next generation of Canada's civic, social and corporate leaders.
  • Provide young leaders with forums to learn how to think, not what to think, by offering independent and interactive opportunities for critical thinking.
  • Encourage personal growth by promoting positive thinking, goal setting and community involvement.

COLS is fully funded by donations from the communities it serves. If you would like to donate, you can learn more by visiting our sponsorship page.

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The next three-day seminar will be held on May 27th to the 29th at the University of Toronto at Mississauga!
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Here is what one person who was touched by COLS had to say:

COLS has been a significant part of my life for the reason that it gave me a new perspective on leadership and life. I personally didn't imagine that 3 days would and can change my life. All this time, I thought I was the only one wanting to make a change, but with all the COLS students, leaders and staff, I learned that we all had a common goal - to make a difference.

- Justin Valmores, Ambassador 2010