Youth Education Support Program

Youth Education Support Program

Program Description

The Youth Education Support Program provides free academic support to students transitioning from high school to higher learning. Participants can utilize the resource room to access tools and technology, attend a variety of skill-building and emotional wellness workshops, and receive one-on-one support with homework completion, goal setting, scholarship applications, accessing financial supports and planning for the future.

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Youth Education Support Program
Program overview

The Youth Education Supports Program aids students in overcoming educational barriers and encourages post-secondary education.

Targeting grades 11, 12, and first-year post-secondary students, it provides holistic academic and social-emotional support through tutoring, mentorship, workshops, resources for career exploration and mental health, scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and access to a resource room and campus tours.

This program is only available in select areas of Greater Vancouver.
Program benefits
  • Academic and social-emotional support via tutoring, mentorship, workshops
  • Support with scholarship applications and financial aid
  • Access to a resource room and campus tours
  • Connection to resources for career exploration and mental health
Program eligibility
  • Grade 11, 12, or first-year post-secondary students attending schools in Coquitlam, Surrey, Burnaby, or Vancouver
  • Free of charge
Program schedule
  • Programming is offered Monday to Friday at various times, depending on school and community location
  • Program offered in Greater Vancouver only
  • Email michelle.daniel@bc.ymca.ca and our team will help you get connected with a Youth Service Worker
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Youth Education Support Program
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