Youth Futures - Youth Futures

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Alumni

Register to our Alumni Program to receive post program resources.

Parents Council

Join our parent council to network with other program parents and follow your child’s progress.

Employers

Sign up today to hire summer students in 2018.

Partnerships

Contribute to a growing network of businesses supporting the Youth Futures program.

Mentors

Share your experience and help guide youth through the program.

Our Mission

Youth Futures is supported by partners across the city who believe in providing opportunities to youth from vulnerable communities and promoting…

Improved confidence and self-esteem
Better leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Academic and employment self-efficacy
Improved attitude towards school
Demonstrate stronger abilities in the workplace
Sense of responsibility and of community
Greater financial literacy, awareness of financial resources, and ability to plan for the costs associated with post-secondary.

Since 2008, over 500 youth, living in low-income communities, have participated in Youth Futures

Testimonials

See what our youth and community partners think about the program.

Thank you so much to the whole Youth Futures Team. It was a pleasure having two students with the Family Shelters this summer. They are very special young students, dedicated, committed to the family shelter clients and very mature. A perfect example of what the Youth Futures Program stands for.

Anonymous

Supervisor, City of Ottawa

The Program

Youth Futures is a 7 month program that provides skills, information, support and practical experience to succeed in college, university and the work force. We provide (in both official languages) advanced leadership training, a variety of employment positions and a post-secondary experience.

View the Requirements to see if you qualify to participate in Youth Futures

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