Youth

Youth are the future. We want you to be successful and we’re here to help.

CoRDA is committed to supporting you in your pursuit of education, employment, leadership and business opportunities. We will work with you to connect you to a range of community partners who offer a variety of programs and services aimed at helping youth to be successful.

Find out about cool events and programs like Student Appreciation Night and Colchester Care Kits. alangille@corda.ca

Make Way for Youth

The Make Way for Youth program is aimed at connecting youth to opportunities and employment right here in our region. A number of events and activities are held throughout the year that provide opportunities for young people to learn more about the region, meet with employers and members of the business community.

Visit http://corda.ca/livingworkinghere/employment to see current employment listings in the truro:::Colchester region. Contact Colchester’s IT Business Support at (902) 893-2426 or mhoogendam@corda.ca

The Make Way for Youth initiative is based on Québec’s Place aux Jeunes program - the successful model that was recently recognized by the Canadian Rural Secretariat as “one that effectively contributes to development and sustainability in rural communities”. http://makewayforyouth.ns.ca

Home for a school break? Are you planning to be in the area for a visit? We can help you to explore opportunities to live and work here. Got a great Business Idea? thearn@corda.ca

Access financing and training as you make your business idea a reality. Interest-free loans of up to $5000 are available to young student entrepreneurs.

Learn more: www.studentsinbusiness.ca

Colchester Care Kits

Each April, lucky students receive a goody-filled care package from the Colchester region compliments of CoRDA and our generous business community. Care Kits contain treats from home and valuable summer and full time employment info for Colchester post secondary students studying away from home. alangille@corda.ca

Watch for Care Kit registrations in March!

	Write Here! Write Now! Young Writer's Summer Program: Jul 19 - 23 "Come to this program...you will be inspired and will inspire. You will grow and sow the seeds for others to grow. You will have a blast" - Young Writer, 2009 You are a creative Writer between the ages of 12 - 18. You would like to write, play and create with other inspiring Writers.....If this in some small way describes you, then spend a week in the summer with us! Click here for details: http://www.tatacentre.ca/index.php/programs/details/172
	Social Justice Youth Camp: August 25 - 29 This 8th annual multicultural camp is an opportunity for youth (ages 14-19) to learn how to make a difference. Click here for details: http://www.tatacentre.ca/index.php/programs/details/182 Good Day! The fifth annual Camp Courage will be held from July 4th until July 11th. It is a free police, fire, paramedic camp that informs and educates young women about these non-traditional professions but most importantly inspires them to reach their potential.
	They learn self defense, CSI stuff, medical stuff, put out fires, climb 100' ladders, repel and so much more. We have had only four camps but already there are young women in paramedicine programs, policing programs and firefighting programs. Also one camper has been hired as a career firefighter, 3 have been hired as volunteer firefighters and one has been hired as a paramedic. Many of the graduates are still in high school and aspire to work in the emergency services. A few quotes from the campers are below.
	“Self respect, determination, guts, physical fitness…show myself they sky is the limit….taught me self strength. “ Jocelyne Murphy 17 “ I now feel like I have a purpose and future goal and this camp has given me the tools to obtain them. It has inspired me to take charge and make plans for my future.” Katie Skinner, 18 “This was really the greatest week of my entire life. It was just amazing. I have received the motivation to pursue the career of my dreams.” Rebecca Bessem 16 “I was inspired to be more excited about life and new things and overcoming my fears.” Erin Blackwood 17.