Youth Empowerment Program

Equipping newcomer youth between the ages 15-18 with the skills and knowledge to build their self-confidence and understanding to generate positive change.

Empower Your Future

The Youth Empower Program is designed for immigrant youth ages 16 to 18, to learn, grow, forge new connections, and make a difference in their community! This one-week leadership program equips newcomer youth with the skills and knowledge to build their self-confidence, and soft skills, to create positive change.

A series of sessions will prepare them for the next steps whether they are preparing for college or their first job for them to thrive, integrate, and ignite their professional journey. It offers a safe and supportive environment with like-minded immigrant youth to build meaningful connections, gain essential skills, and set them up for success in the early stages of their career! 

Note: The Youth Empowerment Program is only available to immigrant youth residing within the Capital Region.

Eligibility

  • Be between 15 and 18 years old.

What You’ll Learn

  • Setting Personal and Academic Goals 

  • Time Management Techniques 

  • Organizational Skills  

  • Practical Exercises and Application 

  • Identify your passions. 

  • Self-awareness and how to best use both our strengths and weaknesses to our advantage 

  • Digital Literacy and cybersecurity 

  • How to build a positive digital footprint 

  • Social media etiquette 

  • Identifying Personal Leadership Qualities 

  • Understanding the importance of punctuality, teamwork, and communication. 

  • Networking Strategies and Etiquette 

  • Public Speaking 

  • How to make a positive first impression 

What You’ll Get

  • Access to a community of like-minded immigrant youth

  • Confidence and career-building skills

  • Program certificate upon completion

If you have any questions about the Youth Empowerment Program, please contact our Manager Integration and Retention, Doyin Somorin, at doyin@myignite.ca