Youth

As summer approaches, the City is committed to helping make the season safe, active, and positive for youth, families, and communities. This year’s Summer Safety Plan takes a coordinated, place-based approach by focusing resources and supports in areas and during times where they…

The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), with support from CERIC, is conducting a national survey of career development practitioners working with at-risk youth who have not yet graduated from high school. The study aims to understand the challenges in engaging…

The National Bilingual Online Community of Practice (CoP) is seeking French-speaking facilitators for its 2026–2027 digital programming. To view the announcement, please click here. (in French )

VWAT Family Services is offering $5,000 in funding to support youth-led projects that make a real difference in the community. They are looking for newcomer and racialized youth (ages 15–30) who want to create projects that promote inclusion, wellness, and youth resilience…

Youth Challenge International is now accepting applications for its Skills Generator: Human x Tech program—an exciting, free opportunity designed for under- or unemployed youth looking to level up their résumés.

Skills Generator: Human x Tech is a 10-week program that helps young…

Kids Help Phone has launched the Resources Around Me (RAM) tool, a bilingual online directory specifically designed to help newcomer children and youth find mental health and well-being supports in their community. Settlement workers and service providers are encouraged to share…

Look for better ways to support young people

Grassroots work is community-led and community-designed. Shared identities and lived experiences are essential to building relationships with those benefiting from the work and help set the stage for grassroots groups delivering…

Overview

Are you an Ontario student with a business idea? The Summer Company program supports eligible young student entrepreneurs, aged 15 to 29, looking to launch and operate a small business during the summer.

The Summer Company program provides:

• Business fundamentals training
• Gr…

Grant Streams

1) Mentorship and Leadership Grant

The Kiwanis Club of Toronto has chosen to focus on supporting mentorship and leadership opportunities of children and youth in Toronto with grants up to $10,000 each.

This grant will support initiatives that inspire children and youth…

Published: November 9, 2022 The Conversation Isaac Garcia-Sitton

The number of international students in Canada has steadily increased over the last decade, contributing approximately $22 billion to the Canadian economy, and an estimated $5.1 billion in annual revenues to…