PARTICIPANTS
The AYA program includes two distinct age cohorts of youth in order to create a mentorship dynamic between older and younger members of the group.
Senior Ambassadors (21-35 years)Senior Ambassadors are responsible for working alongside the AYA Instructors to facilitate successful training sessions that are appropriate and relevant to Aboriginal learners. They are also in charge of group dynamics, team-building, administration and visitor presentation development. In order to prepare for their role they are provided with a 5-day intensive training program at the beginning of the program. The majority of Senior Ambassadors begin with the program as Junior Ambassadors.
Junior Ambassadors (15-21 years)Junior Ambassadors are younger members of the team who ideally are either attending Secondary School or have recently graduated. The AYA experience is intended to launch them into further post-secondary studies and/or a successful career in tourism or the field of their choice.