The 2024 CoLab High School Program
This Year’s Challenge: Mental Health
We are asking participants to develop new and creative solutions for youth in their community that address at least 1 of the 3 sub-focus areas of mental health.
Amazing Opportunity
The Press Start CoLab High School Program is open to high school students across Ontario. Participants must join the program with a group leader who is a member of the educational community. The program lasts for about seven weeks. During that time, students will work on developing a practical solution within mental health. Participants will attend one Challenge Session—focused on inspired learning from a keynote speaker—and three Co-Creation Sessions—focused on collaboration and mentorship from experienced mental health entrepreneurs.
2024 CoLab High School Program Speaker
Anthony McLean
A respected voice in his field, McLean has delivered hundreds of inspiring talks across the world, rocking the stage at conferences, colleges, and corporate events. His clients have ranged from charities and non-profits to Fortune 500s, with all benefitting from his research-backed tools and actionable strategies that leave them inspired and equipped to bring their best every day. In 2024, McLean released his first book, All Fired Up: Optimize Mental Health to Ignite Joy and Fuel Peak Performance.
McLean has a background in theatre and works actively in the film and television industry. As a screenwriter, he’s currently in development on two feature films.
2024 CoLab High School Program Details
When is it?
• Event duration: Approximately 7 weeks
• Start date: October 24, 2024
• End date: December 19, 2024
• Awards date: December 19, 2024
Who can join?
• Registration is open to Ontario high school students.
• Background: An interest in mental health and creative solutioning.
• Registration fee: No
• Groups: Participants must sign up with a member of the educational community.