Other Cool Stuff
Young Entrepreneur Awards
Open to canadian citizens between the ages of 19-35, the YEA pays tribute to young entrepreneurs across Canada, who will be awarded for not only their business development but creativity, innovative spirit and community envolvment. To visit their website and apply, Click here!
Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Program (YEIP)
For any youth up to the age of 35, the YEIP is providing the opportunity to advance entrepreneurship and innovation among youth throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information, Click Here!
"Glocal Guide"
the Global Citizenship Initiative (GCI) is has launched a bi-weekly events/opportunities guide or "Glocal Guide" that will highlight all of the different globally-oriented employment/volunteer opportunities, and events that are happening in our province! If you are interested in recieveing this publication please contact the GCI at info@globalcitizenshipinitiative.ca
Forum For Young Canadians
Forum for Young Canadians is an amazing experience to develop your leadership skills, to learn about democracy, how government works and how YOU can make a difference. Forum brings approximately 450 students to Ottawa each year for an intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of leadership, national politics and public affairs.
Come join hundreds of high school and Cégep students for a week on Parliament Hill! Your Forum experience will include:
* Sitting in the House of Commons and the Senate
* Meeting the Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, and other political leaders and decision-makers
* Taking on the role of national politicians during simulations such as Question Period and a First Ministers' Conference.
Come to Forum to forge new friendships with other young Canadians from across the country while learning about the social, cultural and political issues that shape your country today!
Who Can Participate?
High school or Cégep students between the ages of 15-19 with:
* Sound academic performance
* Demonstrated or potential leadership
* extra-curricular and/or community involvement and
* an interest in leadership or national affairs.
If you are interested, get your application endorsed by a representative (principal, teacher or guidance counselor) of your school and APPLY NOW!
How Much Does it Cost?
Most transportation costs are provided by Exchanges Canada, a youth exchange program funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage. You are also encouraged to seek sponsors or engage in fundraising within your community to cover the remaining costs including accommodations and meals for the week. Click here for the Forum Website for more information.
When and Where?
Four sessions of Forum are held every Spring. All sessions are held in Ottawa, ON and most Forum activities take place on or near Parliament Hill.
How Do I Sign Up?
Applications are accepted by email and fax. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered if spaces are available.
Forum Website: www.forum.ca
Telephone: 613.233.4086
Fax: 613.233.2351
Newfoundland & Labrador Youth Parliament
The 45th Sessions of the Newfoundland & Labrador Youth Parliament will be held from February 3-6, 2010 in St. John's. Applications are being accepted now!
The Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Parliament (NLYP) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization, run entirely by youth, and dedicated to bringing the experience of parliamentary democracy to the youth of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The aims of the NLYP are to educate youth about the institutions of Parliament and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy, to provide a forum for youth on issues concerning society, and to help youth develop their skills in public speaking and debate.
The House of Assembly of the NLYP meets in session once a year. Its Members range in age from about 16 to 23 and come from all over Newfoundland and Labrador.
Who Can Attend?
Delegates must be regular residents of NL, in grade 10 or above, and no older than 23 years of age on or before February 3rd, 2010.
For more information on this opportunity, including costs and visit www.nlyp.ca
Make Your Mark
With big decisions and big opportunities facing our province right now, municipal councilors have our future in their hands. Got ideas about how to make your community better? Run! Or, if someone you know would make a great municipal leader, let them know!
MakeYourMarkNL is an initiative of the Provincial Government, and supported by Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, the Professional Municipal Administrators, the Newfoundland and Labrador Women’s Policy Office, the Voluntary and Non-Profit Secretariat and Futures in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Youth (FINALY!). Each group will play an integral role in promoting the importance of running for local government within their respective audiences.
Click here for more information!!
