YOUTH PATHWAYS PROGRAM

The HCF Youth Pathways Program is focused on creating accountable leaders in underserved communities by equipping them with the right tools for leadership and personal development.

The program, launched in 2020, and responds to challenges such as low self-esteem, lack of mentorship, negative peer influence, and limited opportunities by creating a structured environment where young people engage in 1:1 coaching, leadership accountability training, personal development planning, and financial literacy education. Through this approach, participants learn to set attainable goals, make sound decisions, and build resilience, while being inspired to serve as role models and community ambassadors.

The ultimate aim is to foster accountable leaders who embody equity, purpose, and sustained impact in their personal lives and communities.

Below is a summary of the previously concluded Youth Pathways Program.

CHALLENGE:

Youth in underserved communities face multiple challenges: low self-esteem, lack of employment opportunities, neglect, lack of mentorship, negative peer influence and negative stereotyping.

The presence of positive role-models and community ambassadors are most times out of reach for these youth
In most cases, they are distracted by these factors. They end up channelling their energy towards negative outlets and experiences that are detrimental to their livelihoods

SOLUTION AND LONG-TERM IMPACT:

We understand that having the required tools in life is integral to an individual’s personal development.

This initiative will serve as a positive outlet for youth in underserved communities to become accountable leaders while developing the skills required and equipping themselves with the right approach in setting attainable life goals
The program will inspire these youth to take the initiative in becoming responsible on their set personal objectives
The 1:1 program style will establish a coaching and mentorship opportunity for these youth to ask direct questions and to be heard

RESULTS:

Accountable and inspiring leaders who will have a better sense of purpose to life
Community ambassadors who will become role models to others

What the program entails:

Leadership Accountability and Decision Making
- Personal leadership story and leadership tools,
- Decision making: big D and small d decision making
Personal Development Plan
- Personal Analysis, SMART Goal Setting and Personal Objectives
Financial Literacy

Program Takeaways:

Each participant will be equipped with an understanding on how to be an accountable leader
Each participant will develop an understanding of how to build a personal development plan (personal analysis, goal setting and personal objectives)
Each participant will have the opportunity to be equipped with financial literacy tools from a CIBC representative

YOUTH PATHWAYS PROGRAM

CHALLENGE:

Youth in underserved communities face multiple challenges: low self-esteem, lack of employment opportunities, neglect, lack of mentorship, negative peer influence and negative stereotyping.

The presence of positive role-models and community ambassadors are most times out of reach for these youth

In most cases, they are distracted by these factors. They end up channelling their energy towards negative outlets and experiences that are detrimental to their livelihoods

SOLUTION AND LONG-TERM IMPACT:

We understand that having the required tools in life is integral to an individual’s personal development.

This initiative will serve as a positive outlet for youth in underserved communities to become accountable leaders while developing the skills required and equipping themselves with the right approach in setting attainable life goals

The program will inspire these youth to take the initiative in becoming responsible on their set personal objectives

The 1:1 program style will establish a coaching and mentorship opportunity for these youth to ask direct questions and to be heard

RESULTS:

Accountable and inspiring leaders who will have a better sense of purpose to life

Community ambassadors who will become role models to others

What the program entails:

Leadership Accountability and Decision Making

Personal leadership story and leadership tools,

Decision making: big D and small d decision making

Personal Development Plan

Personal Analysis, SMART Goal Setting and Personal Objectives

Financial Literacy

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Program Takeaways:

Each participant will be equipped with an understanding on how to be an accountable leader

Each participant will develop an understanding of how to build a personal development plan (personal analysis, goal setting and personal objectives)

Each participant will have the opportunity to be equipped with financial literacy tools from a CIBC representative

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