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The Toronto Catholic District School Board Administrative department was created to give students the experience of working in an office environment. Located at 80 Sheppard Avenue East. The TCDSB is a friendly work environment. The Administration program runs for six weeks beginning at the end of June from 9am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays. The... Continue Reading →
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 extra pair of hands that... Continue Reading →
Celebration of Success 2013 After a long six weeks, Focus on Youth’s 2013 summer program came to an end. To mark the occasion, staff and counselors were invited to a special Celebration of Success at the University of Toronto's Hart House. Stefan Brum and Christina Martin served as the evening's MCs, keeping things light. The... Continue Reading →
Champs Mentoring Champs began as a homework club in 2007 for children ages 4-11, with only 11 children. The following year they applied with the Focus On Youth program in hopes of expanding this initiative. Their first camp started at Blessed Mother Teresa with 25 children, and has since increased to more than 265 participants aged... Continue Reading →
This year marked the 46th annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, formerly know as Caribana. The kick-off event was hosted by the Toronto Police Services on Thursday, July 25th. The Service has had a float in the parade since 1991, and this year the theme was "Diversity in Motion." Hundreds of campers from the... Continue Reading →
By Adrian Camara and Khris Persaud
By Zoe Melo and Keenon Peterson
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 of admission. Footsteps at Father Henry... Continue Reading →
By. Christina and Stefan Music: Love Actually Theme song & Onerepublic - Good Life
by: Mercy Cacdac and Katrina Llanes Music: FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa Official Theme Song- Wavin' Flag Pink Panther