Youth engagement flourishes with collaboration

Throughout the year, Today’s Family is fortunate to be able to engage youth in all aspects of our programs and services. From camp programs to administrative opportunities, we are richer for the experience. In the past year, more than 80 youth have participated in co-op placements, college placements, volunteering, participating in leader in training programs and working in our camp programs. Youth have contributed more than 9000 hours this year alone.  Their contribution is more than hours; they bring a fresh perspective to all that we do. New opportunities emerge, new relationships are formed, and new possibilities are created. This allows youth to plan next steps in schooling and career planning, and keeps ideas fresh and alive at Today’s Family.

Collaborating with other partners, such as the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board,  especially with the Work and Learn program and Focus on Youth program, the Industry Education Council, the YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford, Canada Summer Jobs, the Ministry of Culture, Citizenship and Immigration and Mohawk College, allow for meaningful experiences for youth in our community. We are richer for the experience, both as an agency and as a community.

We are pleased to announce that we have been nominated by the Industry Education Council of Hamilton for the 2012 Passport to Propserity Employer Champion Award. It is a pleasure to work with collaborative partners to support youth in our community.