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Building Brighter Futures for Ottawa’s Youth

Youth Futures is a 6-month bilingual program that includes: 

  • Leadership & Employment Training → Practical and interactive sessions that prepare youth for college & university, the workplace and beyond.

  • Post-Secondary Orientation → Get a head start on college or university with guided tours and insider tips.

  • Summer Jobs → Hands-on experience through paid summer employment opportunities. Possibility of obtaining up to twohigh school COOP credits through the summer placement. 

  • Peer Support & Networking → A strong community of peers and mentors to grow, connect and succeed.

The program runs February to August every year. 

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Get involved! 

  • Apply as a Participant: Join the program and prepare for what’s next.
  • Become a Mentor: Help shape the future by mentoring, supporting, and inspiring youth.
  • Support the Program: Help youth successfully transition to post-secondary studies and careers.
  • Host a Placement: Provide valuable work experience for students.
  • Sponsor the Program: Partner with us to strengthen opportunities for young people in our community.
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Empower the Next Generation

Your gift provides skills, resources, and opportunity. Donate to Youth Futures to help empower the next generation of leaders! 

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TESTIMONIALS

My advice to young people considering joining Youth Futures would be: just go for it and don't hesitate. Basically, you have everything to gain! Personally, Youth Futures was one of the best decisions of my life.
– Participant
Youth Futures has been a consistent source of quality summer students for our organization. I am always pleased and impressed by the students that they send us.
- Employer
I wanted to give back to a program that helped me grow personally and professionally. The most rewarding part was watching youth begin to build confidence and take initiative.
– Mentor
Youth Futures allowed me to develop my interview skills, my leadership, and my communication skills. There were indeed moments during the program when I surprised myself.
– Participant
Youth Futures creates pathways to post-secondary, employment, and leadership that strengthen both the youth and the community. I highly recommend this program for any youth across the city!
– Mentor
This year’s students blew us away! They asked incredibly thoughtful questions, demonstrated they were engaged, and actively listened. The City will be highly efficient and lucky to have such bright and capable people.
- Employer

Thanks to our Partners for making Youth Futures a Success!