#NACYNETWORK YOUNG LEADERS SPOTLIGHT

• TakingITGlobal continues to spotlight Indigenous tech talent through its Connected North Fireside Chat, where experts like Ryan St. Germaine share insights on nurturing innovation in Indigenous communities. Join the Fireside Chat!
• This year’s BGC Canada #YouthOfTheYearCA awards recognized incredible young leaders making a difference in their communities. Learn more.

• In 2021, Paula Sahyoun became Plan International Canada’s first-ever youth board member at just 25. Read more about her journey, a testament to courage, values, and the power of lasting change here.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

• Experience Canada x Scouts Canada Partnership: Youth exchanges are now available for Scouting sections across the country through a new partnership with Scouts Canada. Learn more.
• Applications are open for ShadAnywhere, a virtual STEAM program that connects youth with inspiring experts and hands-on experiences.  Apply now
• Celebrate the holidays with 4-H Alberta! Don’t miss the 50/50 raffle or YLEAD Training details in their December Scoop. Learn more.

• YMCA GTA registration for winter children’s programs is almost here! From aquatics to recreation, spots fill quickly. Register here.

• Apathy is Boring applications for the RISE Spring 2025 Cohort are open! Deadline: January 23, 2025. Apply now.

• Girls in Science (CAGIS) teen ambassadors program is now open. Register here!

• UNICEF Canada Youth Advocacy Program is accepting applications until December 15. No prior experience is required, just passion and a willingness to learn! Apply here.

• Students Commission of Canada is looking for committed Board of Director volunteers with expertise in accounting, human resources, or fundraising to help guide their work for a three-year term. Deadline: December 13, 2024. Learn more & apply

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 

• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 2024 Impact Report reveals how participation in the DofE program improves youth wellbeing, skills, and resilience. 

• Through community engagement, equity, and human connection, the girls discover their resilience and learn they are more than their backgrounds. Read Resilience Curriculum in Practice: Dove Program Cape Breton by Paige Cox here.

HIRING OPPORTUNITIES

• Imagine Canada is hiring a Policy & Advocacy Coordinator for a remote, full-time role that includes a four-day work week. Apply now to be part of this impactful organization. Apply now.

• Looking to make a difference in the energy sector? Explore opportunities in climate, policy, and innovation through Student Energy’s weekly updates here. 

Get Involved!

Stories from our Frontline Workers: A first-hand narrative about the program, the volunteers, and/or the frontline staff supporting young people directly. It can be written by a young person about their experience, a staff, a volunteer or another team member i.e. communications person, policy person, etc. Contact Parul to learn more.