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Building a Stronger Ottawa Through Youth Engagement McGuinty Government Helps Youth Learn New Skills to Shape Their Communities image

 Ontario is investing in the Peer to Peer Youth Leadership and Employment Program that will shape the next generation of leaders through involvement in local community building activities.

In partnership with Jaku Konbit, the Peer to Peer Youth Leadership and Employment program will be developed and implemented by youth of African and immigrant origin, from Ottawa’s Francophone and Anglophone communities. The Program will provide mentorship, leadership training and foster community engagement for newcomer youth through the Youth Opportunities Program.

Youth leaders will spend two months defining a program for the summer months through November 2011. These youth leaders outreached to their communities to bring youth together to engage in summer camp and community garden programs. Participating youth from diverse communities will come together and lead specific activities throughout the summer, teaching youth valuable skills in management and business, while creating more leaders in the community.

Investing in the skills and talents of all Ontarians is part of the McGuinty government’s plan to support our not-for-profit sector, strengthen our communities and grow our economy.


QUOTES

“I am inspired by the commitment and the passion of our youth. They are proof that young people want to and can make a difference. They show us, through their contributions to building stronger communities, that youth really can change the world and build a brighter future for all Ontarians.”
— Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre

“Our youths are the future, the leaders of tomorrow and the hope of a brighter day. This grant will enable them to develop vital leadership skills around employment opportunities and a positive attitude for success”
- Ken Campbell, Executive Director Jaku Konbit

“This is a great opportunity for us as youth to make a positive contribution to our community”
- Shelly Sawyer, Youth Project Leader, Peer to Peer Youth Leadership and Employment Program
QUICK FACTS

  • Ontario is providing $38,090 to Jaku Konbit through the Youth Opportunities Program. 
  • More than $2 million has been allocated to sixty-one Youth Opportunities Program projects across Ontario. 
  • Since 2002, 81,518 Ontario grade 9 and 10 students have participated in Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. 
  • Five million Ontarians volunteer more than 800 million hours annually - equivalent to 420,000 full-time jobs.
LEARN MORE

Find out about the Youth Opportunity Program projects happening across the province.
Take part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.


Media Contact:

Jackie Choquette
Office of Yasir Naqvi, MPP
613-302-2603
jchoquette@liberal.ola.org