What’s New
Celebrating 143 Dedicated High School Students Graduating the Youth Futures Program Marking 15 Years of Success! August 17th, 2023, Ottawa, ON – Today143 dedicated, high school students will be walking across the stage to celebrate their hard work, dedication and completion of the Youth Futures program. The graduation marks the end of the 6-month program […]
Employer
Six-week summer employment placements offer Youth Futures participants the opportunity to test-drive’ a potential career choice, build an employer network and gain valuable skills. Every year dozens of organizations throughout Ottawa hire Youth Futures participants to fill their entry level or summer positions. To inquire about hosting a Youth Futures student this summer, please contact […]
Mentor
Mentors provide one-on-one wrap-around guidance and support for participants. General responsibilities of a mentor include: Provide support to a cohort of 10-12 participants. Supporting youth to set learning objectives, and to help them recall and apply their training. Acting as a liaison with employers during their summer placements. Helping to coordinate program events. If you […]
Get Involved
The Youth Futures program has successfully transitioned more than 1,172 youth through training, skills development, work placements, and on to post-secondary pursuits. The program is made successful by our dedicated mentors, program delivery partners, employers, and participant families. To learn how you can be involved in the Youth Futures program, click on the links below. […]
Program Partners
Youth Futures is led by the City of Ottawa and administered in collaboration with BGC Ottawa and the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation. These organizations share a similar mandate to break down barriers and to alleviate the effects of poverty and inequities faced by the City’s most vulnerable residents. The Youth Futures Program encourages a community-wide […]
Participant FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR THIS PROGRAM? We are looking for participants who can commit to leadership training every Saturday from mid-February until the end of June, Three half-day programming over March break (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), and six weeks of paid summer employment in July and August. WHERE DOES YOUTH […]
Program Requirements
If you are between the ages of 16-21,actively attending high school and interested in: Acquiring or improving your leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills Improving your post-secondary and employment outlook Building new skills Connecting more with your community and peers Removing barriers and successfully transitioning to post-secondary education Then consider applying to the Youth Futures […]
Program Model
Youth Futures is an Ottawa-based program that supports equity deserving youth between the ages of 16-21 living in low-income and social housing communities. The program supports students to complete their high school education and successfully transition into post-secondary. Running intensively for a 6-month period between February and August of each year, Youth Futures is provided […]
Program
Youth Futures is a six-month program that supports high school students aged 16-21 build important skills in preparation for post-secondary education and employment. The bilingual program offers advanced leadership training, mentorship, employment experience, and post-secondary orientation at no cost to participants. Apply Now! Program Model The Youth Futures program is built upon four pillars: Leadership, […]
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We Give Youth the Skills to Succeed! Leadership & Employment Training Post Secondary Orientation Summer Jobs Peer support and networking Applications are now closed Get involved! Become a Youth Futures Participant Become a Mentor Help youth successfully transition to post-secondary education and employment opportunities Host a student placement Sponsor Learn more You can Help Ottawa […]
