Newcomer Youth Leadership Development Program

Helping Newcomer Youth Engage in Their Community

Our Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (NYLD) program is designed to help newcomer youth engage in their community and build leadership and life skills. There is no cost to participate.

Program Includes:

  • Group workshops and activities.
  • Participation and access to special community events.
  • Access to health and fitness sessions.
  • Opportunities to earn volunteer hours.
  • Leadership skill development.
  • Increased employment opportunities.

Participants Must Be:

  • Newcomer youth ages 13Y-25Y.
  • Permanent residents, convention refugees, or protected persons.

Free Youth Events! 

View and register for NYLD events through our monthly calendar.

Download the Event Calendar (PDF)


For more information please contact:
nyld@ymcaottawa.ca or 613-291-1824

Be sure to follow the NYLD Instagram page to stay up to date on events taking place!

 

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