Leadership program
This is your ticket to have fun, make new friends, have your ideas heard and boost your leadership potential.
The official overview
The RAC Ignite Leadership Program brings together 30 young people aged between 18-24. This could be you! During the program, you'll learn about leadership, gain practical experience, and grow in confidence. It runs for 11 days over four weeks, starting on 13 November and finishing with a big celebration on 14 December.
The lowdown
This is your chance to tap into your leadership potential and learn some new skills that'll help you in the workplace and in life.
This year, we’re focussing on how we can better educate secondary school students to be safer drivers. You'll form teams to explore ways to get this message across. So think big, think small, think out of the box! Because your ideas could make a difference and help shape a better WA.
Don't worry, you won't be on your own. We'll talk you through each step, so you know what's expected. And you'll have other young people around you who are also doing this for the first time.
Challenge yourself
You'll team up with other participants to pitch your 'big idea' to a panel of judges. The winning team has the chance to take home a $2000 cash prize!
And everyone who completes the program will get a $500 voucher for RAC Parks & Resorts – great accommodation for your next road trip.
For more information about the prizes, refer to the Terms and conditions (PDF 150KB).
The details
Here's a quick rundown of how the program works:
- It starts with a welcome day where you’ll get to know us and the other participants.
- You’ll attend a bunch of action-packed masterclasses around Perth.
- Plus, you'll enjoy a two-night leadership retreat in Margaret River.
- You’ll form teams and focus on the problem you want to solve together.
- After some rehearsals and help from us, you'll pitch your big idea, your way.
There's more information in our Leadership Program overview (PDF 4.45 MB).
Professional skills
Over four weeks, you'll:
- Build leadership, teamwork, and creative thinking skills.
- Learn how to shape and pitch your ideas with confidence.
- Connect with industry leaders, mentors and peers.
- Have a great addition for your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Hear from young people who've been there
We'd like to thank the countless people and organisations who gave their time to our Leadership Program through guest speaking and mentoring. A special thanks goes to Millennium Kids and their Youth Board who were dedicated to empowering young people and shaping this exciting platform as founding contributors.