CUSTODIAL POSITION: Neil McNeil High School
More than 40 out of the 300 summer job positions at Focus On Youth were given in custodial positions. Unlike our program’s camp counsellors, custodians work in several high schools across […]
PROFILE: Custodial Position (James Cardinal McGuigan)
The Focus on Youth program not only provides youth across the Toronto Catholic District School board over 300 camp counselor jobs but also several opportunities for custodial positions. This group […]
PROFILE: Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
Youth Employment Experience (YEP) is a program for 13-16 year-old participants. Their main focus is to their increase participants’ involvement and leadership within the community, increase their pre-employment knowledge and skills, their […]
Profile: Custodial Positions
The Assistant Custodial position began along with Focus On Youth itself. 40 positions were created to help TCDSB custodians with their heavy workloads during the summer. An assistant custodian’s responsibilities are the light work of TCDSB custodians. As one of the custodians said, “They give us an […]
Focus on Youth Promo #3
By Adrian Camara and Khris Persaud
Focus on Youth Promo #2
By Zoe Melo and Keenon Peterson
Profile: Footsteps to Success (Father Henry Carr)
Footsteps to Success is one of two camps founded by Andre Fullerton and community partners. It is an initiative that is designed to help urban communities progress and become involved with youth. Footsteps Camp is for youth ages 10-15 and runs (like most FOY funded programs) for 6 weeks, free […]
Focus on Youth Promo #4
By. Christina and Stefan Music: Love Actually Theme song & Onerepublic – Good Life
Focus On Youth Promo #1
by: Mercy Cacdac and Katrina Llanes Music: FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa Official Theme Song- Wavin’ Flag Pink Panther
Profile: Frontlines
Weston Frontlines Centre is a non-profit organization that provides much-needed services and programs, as well as a safe environment for the youth of Weston Lawrence neighborhood. Their motto, “Bring People Together,” is an example of the inclusivity that the Frontlines community offers, as they welcome individuals of various ethnicities, faiths, and […]