Focus on Youth is a partnership between the Ontario government, Federal Government, school boards, and local community agencies. The Focus on Youth Program provides job opportunities and leadership activities for up to 140 youth.
The OCDSB hires students to help enhance each program. The students take part in leadership, mental health awareness and pre-employment training before working with the non-profit agencies. Student leaders have the opportunity to be mentored and gain valuable leadership experience. Students can also be hired by the OCDSB to help prepare schools for the upcoming school year.
See the tabs below for more information about program goals, student qualifications, important information for community agencies and key dates.
Contact Information
- Wendy Lamble, FOY Coordinator - wendy.lamble@ocdsb.ca - 613-978-7513
- Colin Anderson, System Principal of Safe Schools, 613-721-1820
Resources
Focus on Youth student employment applications will be accepted from March 8th-March 19th, 2021
Key Dates
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March 8, 2021
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Job application period opens
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March 19, 2021
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Job application period closes at midnight
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March 22-24, 2021
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Selected students will be contacted for an interview
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March 25-April 1, 2021
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Interviews
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To Be Determined
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Virtual Orientation
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To Be Determined
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Leadership/Pre-employment/Mental Health Awareness training
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July 2 -August 13, 2021
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FOY placements
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