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New online resource set up for Anglo youth: Information needed for empowerment |
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The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), a not-for-profit bringing together English language community organizations across the province, is seeking submissions for a new web-portal for English-speaking youth.
The portal, developed in partnership with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, is designed to provide English-speaking youth with an online forum and a place to connect with one another and share resources from all Quebec regions.
“This website will be a great first step in reaching out to English-speaking youth all over the province,” said Shawna Dunbar, co-chair of the QCGN Youth Standing Committee.
“As a young English-speaker living in the Laurentians, I know it can be difficult to hear about opportunities or to find out about resources when you need them - especially if you’re not in an urban center like Montreal,” Dunbar said in a press release. “ It can be frustrating to try and find out what’s happening in other communities and regions, to access important health information, or find out about jobs.”
Dunbar noted that there has not been one central place to go for all of that.
“Information is empowering,” she said. “We think this will be a fantastic tool for including these young people and helping them fully participate in Quebec society.”
The web-portal will include resources for youth, aged 16 – 29, on topics such as education, employment, and well-being. It will also include opportunities to travel, win awards, or attend events, as well as have stories about successful English-speaking youth.
Information and photographs from Quebec’s regions will be featured prominently in order to attract young professionals to rural communities.
“Young English-speakers just don’t hear about opportunities that are out there, and end up moving away, to Montreal, or out of the province altogether,” said Brent Platt, co-chair of the QCGN Youth Standing Committee.
“Youth outmigration is a big problem,” he said. “The new web-portal is really exciting because now English-speaking youth, even in remote regions, will hear about opportunities that are out there for them, and will feel plugged in to what’s going on.”
The QCGN is currently seeking submissions for the portal from organizations that support youth, including resource links on education, employment, physical and emotional well-being, and job opportunities. They are also looking for interesting articles on subjects ranging from communities, to successful youth and up-and-coming young artists.
To be included in the website’s launch, submissions should be made by Aug. 1. To request submission guidelines contact Lise Palmer, at 1 877 868-9044 ext 221 or
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The web-portal is part of the QCGN’s efforts to engage English-speaking youth.
The QCGN consulted English-speaking youths in eight different regions on their thoughts and perceptions about remaining in their communities. The results of that research will be presented at the Provincial Youth Forum on Sept. 27 when 100 youth will come together to recommend strategies for overcoming issues facing English-speaking youth in Quebec.
The youth web-portal will be officially launched at the forum.
reaching out to English-speaking youth all over the province,” said Shawna Dunbar, co-chair of the QCGN Youth Standing Committee.
“As a young English-speaker living in the Laurentians, I know it can be difficult to hear about opportunities or to find out about resources when you need them - especially if you’re not in an urban center like Montreal,” Dunbar said in a press release. “ It can be frustrating to try and find out what’s happening in other communities and regions, to access important health information, or find out about jobs.”
Dunbar noted that there has not been one central place to go for all of that.
“Information is empowering,” she said. “We think this will be a fantastic tool for including these young people and helping them fully participate in Quebec society.”
The web-portal will include resources for youth, aged 16 – 29, on topics such as education, employment, and well-being. It will also include opportunities to travel, win awards, or attend events, as well as have stories about successful English-speaking youth.
Information and photographs from Quebec’s regions will be featured prominently in order to attract young professionals to rural communities.
“Young English-speakers just don’t hear about opportunities that are out there, and end up moving away, to Montreal, or out of the province altogether,” said Brent Platt, co-chair of the QCGN Youth Standing Committee.
“Youth outmigration is a big problem,” he said. “The new web-portal is really exciting because now English-speaking youth, even in remote regions, will hear about opportunities that are out there for them, and will feel plugged in to what’s going on.”
The QCGN is currently seeking submissions for the portal from organizations that support youth, including resource links on education, employment, physical and emotional well-being, and job opportunities. They are also looking for interesting articles on subjects ranging from communities, to successful youth and up-and-coming young artists.
To be included in the website’s launch, submissions should be made by Aug. 1. To request submission guidelines contact Lise Palmer, at 1 877 868-9044 ext 221 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
The web-portal is part of the QCGN’s efforts to engage English-speaking youth.
The QCGN consulted English-speaking youths in eight different regions on their thoughts and perceptions about remaining in their communities. The results of that research will be presented at the Provincial Youth Forum on Sept. 27 when 100 youth will come together to recommend strategies for overcoming issues facing English-speaking youth in Quebec.
The youth web-portal will be officially launched at the forum.
By staff
July 28, 2008 |
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