Youth Council
APPLICATION NOW OPEN
APPLICATION NOW OPEN
The Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity is excited to announce the official launch of our Youth Council. If you are a young Canadian, 18-29 years old, involved in your community and interested in making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for one of 10 seats on our Youth Council.
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About the Council
The youth council will serve as an authentic means of youth engagement and voice in support of CCYP’s mandate of driving coordination and boosting the infrastructure that supports the youth workforce development ecosystem.
In alignment with the CCYP’s commitment to facilitate youth integrating into the labour market and rooted in the principles of youth advocacy and governance, the Youth Council’s purpose is to provide the CCYP with insight on policy, programs, partnerships, and research. Our Youth Council will also function as youth ambassadors within their respective regions.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
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Representatives from across the country
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Demonstrated leadership and service experience
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Experience working on community projects
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Ages: 18-29
The Youth Council responsibilities will be divided into three areas:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
The CCYP Youth Council will be composed of 10-13 members, aged 18-29, who will act as youth ambassadors for the CCYP in their respective regions in order to represent and mobilize a national network of youth.
