Y.I.E.L.D (Youths’ Initiative and Excellence with LD’s)

**COVID-19: Please note that in-person program sessions have been put on pause in response to COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

Online Programs Offered

About Y.I.E.L.D

The Y.I.E.L.D. (Youths’ Initiative and Excellence with LD’s) is a unique program designed to support L.D. youth to gain valuable skills and increase civic engagement opportunities that will benefit them in life and work while making a difference in their community. The Y.I.E.L.D. program is free of charge!

Program Benefits

Receive a YIELD program certificate.
Free T.T.C. fares, snacks and refreshment based on eligibility.
Earn more than 120 hours of civic engagement in the social service sector.
Build a professional network for your future career.
Earn valuable industry certifications like Project Management Training, C.P.R./First Aid, High 5 training.
Contribute to the community through youth engagement.
Attend conferences at no cost.
Develop excellent references for your future career by working with community stakeholders at an organizational level.
Gain field experience by creating and delivering a community service projects.

Program Goals

Co-Creation of Youth Community Service Projects

With the support of their facilitators, participants will create community service project(s) that will make a positive impact in their community.

Direct Civic Engagement

By engaging with community organizations, participants will be able to develop their service projects within their communities.

Professional Leadership Training

A series of certified workshops that will give you actionable leadership skills for future endeavours.

Eligibility

Youth who are 15 – 30 years of age.
Youth who struggle with the impacts of an L.D. and/or A.D.H.D.
Youth who are eager to learn about the social services sector, gain industry certifications and connect directly with service providers.
Youth who are responsible, reliable and can commit 120 hours over a period of 4 months.

Location

North York

121 Willowdale Avenue.

Y.I.E.L.D is funded by Canada Service Corps, a national movement that empowers youth aged 15–30 to gain experience and build important skills while giving back to their community. Learn more at Canada.ca/CanadaServiceCorps

Participant Testimonial

“In the Y.I.E.L.D program, “I have learned a lot of valuable skills… such as the principles of child development and different strategies for working with children.. creating websites and blogs. All the different trainings and workshops have and will continue to have a positive influence in my life”

– YIELD Participant