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YOUR BIG YEAR ON LOCATION is a life-changing and inspiring program that teaches global acumen, employability and future ready skills to young people in partnership with grass root student organizations in Winnipeg. This program helps to fill the skill gap, developing local untapped talent and inspiring young people to see possibilities beyond their horizon.
For 1 in 4 Winnipeg children living in poverty, graduating high school comes with significant barriers/is near impossible (United Way). To date, multiple local youth initiatives plus travel and tourism organizations, have partnered with us to bring life-changing critical skills from the YBY program on the ground to Winnipeg.
Data Results from our programming:
Upon completion of our curriculum, participants have seen a consistent increase in confidence towards setting goals, seeking out opportunities, networking, presenting themselves professionally and having a more optimistic outlook on the future.
There is indication that upon finishing our curriculum, participants have displayed a drastic increase in their enthusiasm for contributing to the promotion of UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Thank you to our Partners:
Meet our local YBY youth representative - Urooba!
Urooba has been involved with many youth organizations in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For the past two years, she has been a leader in the YOUR BIG YEAR programs including working on projects for Microsoft and Lendlease, as well as earning her Make An Impact and Global Citizens Challenge Certificates. Urooba is leading the charge to bring ON LOCATION to her community in Winnipeg.
"I'm beyond excited for YBY to come to Winnipeg!! I loved being a part of every virtual program and fireside chat session for the years I've been participating, and to have an in-person session means there are many more youth that can now have the opportunity to participate. Creating these necessary, accessible experiences for youth to be more involved in their world around them and pave their own way, is truly a remarkable opportunity." ~ Urooba
What is the Program?
The Your Big Year ON LOCATION program bridges academia to career through a skill-building and transformational experience for young people. Through interactive and engaging activities, young people learn critical life-long skills to help them see beyond their horizon and to succeed in any endeavor they pursue.
We ran a three day long program with local nonprofits that support underserved youth. The program consisted of workshops, learning and hands on activities. Participants had the chance to:
Interested in getting your network or organization involved?
Let’s talk as we are currently finalizing partnerships and we would be delighted to speak with you!