Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Sunshine Coast School District’s back to school plan
The Sunshine Coast School District plans to return to full-time in-person classes for most K-12 students on September 14th. All BC families are given the options of in-class instruction, distributed (online) learning, and traditional homeschooling, as well as...
Campbell River School District’s back to school plan
The Campbell River School District plans to return to full-time in-person classes for most K-12 students on September 14th. As with all BC schools, families are given the options of in-class instruction, distributed (online) learning, and traditional homeschooling, as...
Adult Upgrading Grant
The Adult Upgrading Grant provides funds for school fees, appliances, transportation, and unsubsidized childcare. This grant is applicable to post-secondary students in B.C which also includes adults taking English as a second language, adult basic education, and...
Canada Student Grant For Students With Dependants
This Canada Student Grant is available for students enrolled in part-time or full-time studies at a designated post-secondary institution and has a child under the age of 12. Due to COVID-19, the monthly grant has increased and students eligible must qualify for...
Canada Student Grant for Students With Permanent Disabilities
The Canada student grant for students with permanent disabilities is for part-time or full-time students. This grant provides funds to help pay for additional education-related costs such as services and equipment which includes notetakers, tutors, interpreters, and...
Tips to Get Ready for Back to School
With back to school fast approaching, this blog gives parents tips and tricks to ease the family back into the school year. Tips include creating a calendar, planning for back to school shopping, and starting the prep now! This blog also includes home organization and...
B.C. Back to School FAQs
Students are set to return back to school on September 10, while teachers and staff head back on September 8th. There are many questions surrounding the return of students in classrooms and the article below has collected a list of frequently asked questions along...
Free online first aid courses
First Aid for Free offers several free virtual first aid courses. There are basic and advanced courses, as well as more specialized courses including anaphylaxis training. Certificates can be downloaded once each course is completed....
Living Life to the Full
The Canadian Mental Health Division BC is offering a free virtual self-empowerment skills course to BC residents. The course is offered online for 90 minutes at varying times during the week and is available for adults and youth....