GELP

About GELP

Our Story

At the Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP), we champion lifelong learning as the cornerstone of leadership development and personal growth. Our approach is shaped by collaborative efforts with educators, thought leaders, and community partners who share a commitment to fostering resilient, adaptable leaders.

Vision

A future led by globally minded leaders who bridge cultures, strengthen communities, and create a more connected and compassionate world.

Mission

We inspire and equip emerging leaders to build skills, learn across cultures, and lead in their careers and communities with impact.

Our values

GELP was founded on five values: gratitude, respect, collaboration, integrity, and experiential learning. They thread through every program we build and every relationship we hold.

  • Leadership Development

    We help individuals develop adaptable, relevant skills that prepare them to lead in a changing world — strengthening how they communicate, collaborate, and contribute with purpose.

  • Active Learning

    We believe in experiential and reflective learning that sparks curiosity, encourages innovation, and prepares future-ready leaders.

  • Global Perspectives

    We learn from people of different cultures, beliefs, and experiences — recognizing that our understanding grows when we listen, share, exchange, and connect across differences.

  • Equity and Access

    We work to remove barriers and create opportunities so every learner, regardless of background, has a fair chance to participate, grow, and thrive.

  • Community and Connection

    We practice leadership rooted in compassion and connection, building communities where everyone feels included, supported, and inspired to make a difference.

Gathering at Lake Wabamun First Nations with Elder Wilson Bearhead and the GELP team
Gathering at Lake Wabamun First Nations with Elder Wilson Bearhead and the GELP team.

How did we start?

GELP was established to emphasize the importance of career development and skill-based learning. In a rapidly evolving post-pandemic world marked by demographic shifts, economic changes, and technological progress, adapting through new skills is essential. This dynamic landscape has given rise to new careers, highlighting the need for continuous skill development. GELP bridges the gap between the leadership and soft skills taught in academia and those demanded by the workforce.

  1. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report, 6 in 10 workers will require training before 2027, but only half of employees have adequate training opportunities.1

  2. The McKinsey Global Survey shares that 58% of employers said closing skills gaps in their companies' workforces has become a higher priority since 2020.2

  3. As the adoption of technology increases, as many as 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.3

  1. 1.https://www.weforum.org/press/2023/04/future-of-jobs-report-2023-up-to-a-quarter-of-jobs-expected-to-change-in-next-five-years/
  2. 2.https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/10/top-10-work-skills-of-tomorrow-how-long-it-takes-to-learn-them/
  3. 3.https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/building-workforce-skills-at-scale-to-thrive-during-and-after-the-covid-19-crisis

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