Leadership Academy

introduction to FGLA

The Future Generations Leadership Academy (FGLA) is a group of 18-30 year-olds taking action for future generations across Welsh society.

This ambitious and innovative programme brings together partners from Wales’ public, private and third sector, collaborating to train young individuals from all corners of Wales in leadership development and the Well-being of Future Generations Act.

Open recruitment

Applications to join the Future Generations Leadership Academy 5.0 are now live!

Understand and be able to implement the Well-being of Future Generations Act, improve your leadership skills and bring change in Wales.  Online and in-person leadership training for young leaders in all sectors; public, private and the third sector, running annually from September till March.

Deadline: 2nd June 2025

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Chosen through open recruitment and employment sponsorship, future leaders embark on an 8-month programme through online learning and in-person residential events.

The Academy is committed to supporting a diverse range of future leaders to:

Unlock and strengthen leadership skills.
Achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn everything about the Well-being of Future Generations Act, which has become a cornerstone of policy making in Wales.
Network and make connections with people across Wales.
Be part of an engaged Alumni network, which provides ongoing opportunities for graduates of the Academy.
Build a movement for change for the Act in communities and organisations across Wales.

Information Pack

Download the 2025 FGLA Information Pack

The Programme

FGLA Course Details

Have a closer look to see what delivered on the 8-month programme for 18-30 year olds at the Future Generations Leadership Academy.

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"I’m really enjoying the programme and learning about the Future Generations Act, it’s definitely the best leadership course I’ve ever been on!"

Caitlin Rodrigues | Customer Experience Team, Principality Building Society

Future Generations Leadership Academy 4.0, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter. Photo: HUW JOHN, CARDIFF

Our team

Meet the Academy Team

Jonathan Tench

Director: Well-being Economy and Programmes

Jonny leads our Well-being Economy mission which includes involving the private sector in implementing Wales' well-being goals. He leads our Food Focus programme which promotes increasing access to affordable, healthy and sustainable diets across Wales. Jonny also supports the delivery of our Leadership Academy, supporting young people in Wales to develop skills and knowledge on sustainable development. He is a member of Cardiff's Technicolour choir.

Korina Tsioni

Programme Lead: Future Leaders Academy

Korina focuses on the Future Leaders Academy work, and is passionate about social justice and learning innovation. Through the programme, young leaders from all backgrounds fully understand the architecture and good application of the Act. They graduate with the knowledge, skills and support they need to apply the Act in all they do, and to face the challenges along the way. Korina volunteers as a Trustee. She also loves nature and culture. She runs multi-cultural events that combine all forms of art - and works as musician and dancer.

Rebecca Leyla

Future Leaders Academy Support

Rebecca is the 2024-2025 Future Leaders Academy support. She also works for the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) assisting Academi Heddwch Cymru, Wales’ first peace research and education institute where she facilitates training across Wales and through global partnerships.
In her free time, Rebecca loves to cook for her community in Cardiff, especially recipes from her Iranian heritage. She also loves to travel and has lived in five different countries, most recently being Peru. She is passionate about intercultural dialogue and creating sustainable long-lasting change that will make our world a little kinder.

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