Empowering Youth: Bridging Cultures through SWSE
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Empowering Youth: Bridging Cultures through SWSE
I love this job as I am studying to be a high school teacher in university right now. It is truly amazing to meet young students who are so passionate about learning French and going to Quebec. Although the best part is meeting and working with the youth who come here to Saskatchewan....
-- Gracie, Saskatchewan Support Coordinator for the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE)
#NACYNetwork May Meeting - May 17th at 11:00AM EST
Join us monthly to connect, exchange knowledge, and coordinate advocacy efforts within the #NACYNetwork. To get us started, we will be supporting the efforts of NACY Member Society of Queer Momentum for Rainbow Week of Action!
Learn more about their efforts.
#NACYNetwork: Info Session (Atlantic Canada)
Join us on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AST to learn about NACY and how you can get involved in national advocacy, professional development and knowledge exchange and to talk about topics closest to us.
NOTE: This session is designed and open to those in Atlantic Canada who are part of the children and youth serving and supporting sector.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
- Join 4-H Canada AgriFood Challenge to create sustainable solutions for agriculture. 4-H’ers can win up to $1000!
- Looking for your first job? Sign up for MyBGC.com! Skilled for Success is a free online program to help you learn about the world of work and secure your first job.
- Watch FRAYME's webinar on "Eco-Anxiety: How to Help Youth Manage Climate Related Emotions"
- The Student Commission of Canada's SIFT program fosters safer spaces across Canada for youth and adults. Email Janica to get involved.
- Girl Guides Canada offers a world of friendship, adventure, and community projects for girls aged 5-17. Units typically run from fall to late spring. Find a UNIT near you.
- Check out TakingITGlobal's Empowering Young People of Color toolkit.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
Safeteen professional development has customized programs available for schools, organizations, and corporations. Learn more.
Ocean Wise Youth to Sea is a 10-month program connecting 140 youth across Canada for hands-on ocean conservation learning. More details here.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Canada partners with McCall MacBain Foundation offering Changing Lives Activity Grant. Apply here.
Laidlaw Foundation funding opportunity to tackle barriers facing young people in the justice, education and child welfare systems. Applications open May 7, 2024. Learn more.
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Children First Canada is seeking six summer interns to join their team. Deadline: May 15th, 2024. Learn more.
- Helping Hands is hiring for Youth Empowerment Program Coordinator. Email your resume and CV. Full description here.
- Experiences Canada is hiring a Youth Exchanges Program Coordinator in Ottawa, ON. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume here with 'Youth Exchange Program Coordinator' in the subject line.
Do you have something to share with the #NACYNetwork?
You can reach out to us at communications@nacy.ca and talk to Parul. Let us support YOU by showcasing the incredible work of the NACY community.
"Stories from our Frontline Workers" Campaign to launch in February!
We are looking for quotes, short stories or op-eds that centre the experiences of our sectors frontline workers. Help us re-shape the narrative about what it means to support young people in our communities.
For more information email communications@nacy.ca with the subject "Stories from out Frontline Workers"
