Youth Futures - Youth Futures

The 2021 applications are now Closed

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Alumni

Register to our Alumni Program to receive post program resources.

Parent Engagement

Get involved in the program and support youth in your community

Employers

Sign up today to hire summer students in 2020.

Partnerships

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

Mentors

Share your experience and help guide youth through the program.

COVID-19 Update

What Youth Futures is doing in response to COVID- 19

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
Stronger abilities in the workplace
Sense of responsibility and of community
Greater knowledge of tools and resources necessary to transition to post-secondary education

Since 2008, over 800 youth, living in low-income communities, have participated in Youth Futures

Testimonials

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

It was a great experience with Youth Futures. The best thing about this program is being able to get a job that you desire even if that job is ‘way out of your league’. A lot of friends tell me it’s so hard to find a summer job, and we are just gifted with a beautiful job.

Youth Futures Participant - 2019 Cohort

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 at no cost, in both official languages, advanced leadership training, mentorship, 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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