Vision / Mission

Our Vision

To become internationally recognized as experts in the delivery of youth leadership education.

Our Mission

The mission of the Werklund Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of youth by supporting educational opportunities that will assist them in achieving their highest potential. We do this through educational institutions, other foundations, community initiatives, and the Werklund Foundation's Empowering Minds™ youth leadership education.

Our core values

• Leading by example
• Caring for our people and our partners
• Fostering growth and innovation
• Having a positive image
• Building sustainable legacies

Our Goals

• Find innovative ways to partner with the community to further our vision of excellence in leadership education
• Increase awareness in the community by educating people abut the Empowering Minds™ initiative
• Build relationships that result in long-term giving to support initiatives originated within the Foundation
• Partner with primary stakeholders to ensure key deliverables within each initiative are met
• Assist the University of Calgary in developing a fundraising arm to support and grow the Werklund Foundation's Centre for Youth Leadership Education