Four Manitobans are among the 25 semi-finalists vying for 16 mentorships with the Cattlemen's Young Leaders (CYL) Program.

The semi-finalists from Manitoba include Erin Jackson, Tyler Fewings, Raina Syrnyk, and Jordan Dahmer.

The four will face the final round of the competition at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference August 14-16 in London, Ontario.

Following the final selection, CYL candidates will be paired with a mentor for a nine-month mentorship in their area of interest. In the past, the program has seen a wide range of focus areas. These range from production focuses such as extended grazing seasons, nutrition and embryo work to marketing, trade and industry policy and advocacy work.

The mentors are handpicked to best suit each individual CYL and set them up for a successful and productive program year. CYLs gain knowledge in their area of interest, exposure to the CCA and its provincial member associations, and benefit from an expanded network and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Cattlemen's Young Leaders Program is a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA).