|
Program:
|
Youth Settlement and Youth Mentorship Program
|
|
|
Address:
|
17 Court St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4T4
|
Map
|
|
|
|
Location:
|
- Located at Court St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay one block N from Red River Rd
- Closest intersection is at the corner of Court St N and Cooke St
- Situated beside Sargent & Son Funeral Home
|
|
|
Hours:
|
Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
|
|
|
Service Description:
|
Provides direct services for new and established permanent residents and convention refugees, and for refugee claimants
Assists newcomer youth to successfully transition to life in Canada by providing a variety of supports to meet their needs
The program can assist with:- Developing strategies to transition to life in a new country
- Referrals to appropriate outside agencies for services
- Homework and school assignment help
- English conversation and pronunciation
- Employment programs and opportunities
Youth Mentorship Program- Supports youth in achieving their full potential in education, employment, community engagement and leadership through volunteer mentors and group activities
|
|
|
Eligibility / Target Population:
|
- Newcomers to Canada
- Youth Mentorship is offered to Aboriginal and Newcomer Immigrant/Refugee youth between 12 and 25 years of age
|