About this Course
The Power of Communication Made Real. This one-day, hands-on workshop is focused on building effective presentation skills—from creating clean, powerful visuals and crafting a clear message, to using body language and vocal presence to deliver with confidence.
This workshop will be offered twice (two sections). Apply for either August 27 or August 28.
Learning Outcomes & Takeaways
By the end of this one-day workshop, you will be able to:
- Analyze real communication examples to understand what makes a presentation effective — and what doesn’t.
- Create clean, powerful presentation visuals that support your message and keep your audience engaged.
- Craft clear, purposeful messages tailored to different audiences and communication goals.
- Use body language and vocal presence to strengthen impact and deliver with confidence.
- Apply practical strategies for speaking fluently, even when nervous or under pressure.
- Deliver short, polished presentations that feel authentic, confident, and aligned with your personal brand.
Technical Requirements & General Information
- The Lifelong Leadership Institute (LLI) presents this course as part of our commitment to expanding access to transformative learning experiences for Black youth—experiences that have too often been limited by historical inequities. We aim to nurture the talents, ambitions, and leadership potential that Black youth possess while ensuring they have full access to the skills and opportunities that drive future success. This workshop is focused on building effective presentation skills.
- Because this is a fast-paced, one-day learning experience, only students who can commit to attending and fully participating should apply.
- The course emphasizes interactive, hands-on, and experiential learning. Students are expected to participate actively in discussions, collaborate with peers, and complete in-class assignments.
- Students must have access to a suitable laptop computer with presentation software installed (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Prezi, etc.) for the duration of the workshop. Tablets and smartphones are not sufficient for the technical activities planned.
- Parent’s Role: Parents or legal guardians are responsible for ensuring students arrive and depart the venue safely and on time, and for providing lunch.
Lenworth (Lenny) Wallace, PGDipED, MA (Communication)
Lenny is an educator and communicator whose work has supported and led communication efforts across decades. Whether designing visuals for local or international events, working at UN conferences, serving as a government representative, training teachers or helping students to prepare for visual arts exams, this former Toastmaster, Certified Apple Teacher and technophile is always passionate about effective communication and supporting others to amplify their brands through visual and vocal messaging.
Course Snapshot
Dates
Section 1: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Section 2: Friday, August 28, 2026
Daily Schedule
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour lunch break)
Venue
A Toronto location. (Details will be provided to registrants.)
Duration
1 day (five hours). Offered twice – apply for one section.
Instructional Leader
Lenworth Wallace, Manager, Projects & Measurement, LLI
Lunch
Lunch is not provided by the LBD program. Students in this course must bring a packed lunch and a water bottle.
Equipment
Reliable laptop with presentation software installed (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Canva, Prezi, etc.). Tablets and smartphones are not sufficient for the activities planned.
Who Should Apply
- Leadership by Design (LBD) students, who in September 2026 will be in Grade 12 (C24) and Grade 11 (C25), or in first-year post-secondary studies (C23).
- Other Black youth in Ontario, who in September 2026 will enroll in Ontario Grade 10, 11, and 12, and who have the required academic qualifications.
- Students interested in learning skills in effective presentation.
Important
This workshop will be offered twice (i.e. 2 sections), and the applicant should select one of the given sections. Apply for either August 27 or August 28.
We admit eligible applicants on a rolling, space-available basis. Act to submit your application as soon as possible.
