Youth

In 2023, NewYouth.ca, through OCASI's Youth Advisory Group, held three virtual meetings between newcomer youth and youth workers. In these meetings, newcomer youth discussed their journeys to community, education and employment, and services. Artist Nancy Baltazar illustrated

Through a creative workshop, 6 newcomer youth shared their journeys, challenges and successes in Ontario.

This documentary highlights the experiences of newcomer youth from Afghanistan, Iran, Brazil and the Philippines. Each of their stories is unique, but all have had to learn to

What is My Career Journey?

An online tool that provides trusted education and labour market information to help people confidently navigate career pathways in Ontario.

Who is My Career Journey for?

• Current and future postsecondary students
• Workers looking to upskill or change careers

Infant, child, and youth mental health agencies across Toronto have established an Anti-Black Racism Task Force to develop a multi-year strategy aimed at addressing systemic racism within the sector. The initiative is focused on ensuring mental health services uphold their

OCASI is pleased to open registration for upcoming self-directed online training on:

Serving Youth in Newcomer Communities (SYNC)

• Date: July 2 – Oct 30, 2026
• Location: Online at learnatwork.ca
• Self-enrolment:  Open throughout the course period

About this Course

Be among the first

Trauma can come in many forms, and whether caused by a single event or by a repeated exposure, the way a person feels, thinks, and behaves is shaped by that experience. As human services professionals, you may encounter both clients and colleagues that have been impacted.

Understa

Various approaches to support newcomer youth have shifted over the past two years in response to COVID-19, policy changes and global events. This workshop will look at some of the highlights and challenges as we explored the new landscape of working with diverse populations of

Background

Employment is both an essential need and an incredible challenge for newcomer youth starting their lives in Canada. While newcomer youth possess many strengths and skills for employment, research shows that they also have a lower employment rate than youth born in