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Youth Programs

RISE Collective

A youth-led program that centres and amplifies the voices of young women and gender-diverse youth in Hamilton. The RISE Collective offers something for all youth looking to make change in their community.

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Strategic Training and Employment Program

A training program for women and gender-diverse youth aged 15-30 years old up to 14 weeks of paid work placement

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Newcomer Youth Employment

Employment services and supports that help newcomers obtain and maintain their first job in Canada. Open to all women and gender-diverse newcomers ages 15-30

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speqtrum

Youth-founded and youth-focused skill-sharing and community building program for 2S-LGBTQIA+ young people in Hamilton, ON.

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Project Intersect Act

The Intersect/ACT toolkit is for service providers to increase awareness and ensure welcoming and safer service delivery for QT-BIPOC people

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YWePlay Program

In-person sports and recreation open to young women and gender-diverse youth at two elementary schools in Hamilton. Focused on creating a supportive environment through sports.

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