The search is on to find forward-thinking young adults who want to shape the future of the Bradford district.

An innovative project which aims to building the next generation of leaders will be held from April 7 to 11.

The Navigator programme is being run by educational organisation Common Purpose Bradford which works to improve society. Linda Crossley, senior programme director, said it was the first time such a course would bring together people from one city.

"Some 25 young people will spend an intensive week together looking at how Bradford ticks and how the current leaders are doing their jobs. We look for leaders in unexpected places, not just big business leaders but people in any community organisation who are leaders in their field to take part."

The five-day residential programme, at the Dubrovnik Hotel on Oak Avenue, aims to address the issue of community cohesion following the Ouseley report.

Participants could include bankers, consultants, front-line charity workers or civil servants who will learn from a wide range of leaders from all backgrounds.

Sharmila Gandhi, chief executive of Bradford Vision which is sponsoring the event, is a graduate of a Common Purpose programme in 1998 when she worked in community safety at Bradford Council.

"Navigator is particularly targeted at the 20 to 30 age range and will bring future leaders and decision makers into the arena. It will give an understanding of Bradford and the issues that face the district," she said. "Ouseley in his report identified poor leadership as one of the problems so, for that reason, we are sponsoring it."

Organisers want to attract a cross section of people, particularly from black and ethnic minority groups for the programme which costs £3,000 a place.

Bursaries are available and anyone who is interested should contact Linda Crossley or Navigator programme manager, Shanara Matin, on (01274) 375554 who can help engage support from employers.