2023 Youth Civic Engagement Program (YCEP)
Women Focus Canada Initiated the Youth Civic Engagement Program (YCEP) in 2023. The participants for this Program were recruited from publicly funded High Schools and Universities in the Greater Toronto Area. Part of the Program was the Tour of Queen’s Park in May 2023 and a Networking/Reception at Queen’s Park. Find images below.
Post-Program Evaluation
- 75% of respondents said that they have a better understanding of Ontario’s political
system, Civic Engagement, Networking, & Leadership - 50% respondents agreed that the session on Civic Engagement provided them with a
better understanding of related concepts. - 100% of respondents indicated that they have a better understanding of how to enhance
networking and personal branding skills after attending the Networking and Personal
Branding workshop. - 50% of respondents said that the Legislative Assembly tour helped them learn more
about how policies are made in the province.
Positive Testimonials from Participants
Participant 1
“ I thoroughly enjoyed the program. I got to learn so much and it was really lovely
meeting all the workshop facilitators who put in the effort to put this program together ”
Rated 5 out of 5
Participant 2
“ The sessions were very helpful, specifically the Networking and Personal Brand
Building workshop, because this is something I struggled with but after the session, I had
a better understanding of how to approach networking.”
Rated 5 out of 5
Participant 3
“The leadership and career development session was useful because it highlighted the
various ways I could get involved in civic related appointments. It helped me gain clarity
on the different ways I could approach my career path.”
Rated 5 out of 5
Youth Community Engagement Networking Event at the Provincial Legislature of Ontario
Dr Oluremi Adewale Opening Remarks at YCEP Program
MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon Speaks at YCEP Event
Panel Discussion at YCEP Event at the Ontario provincial legislature
Ganiyat Sadiq Speaks at YCEP Event
Hyatt Awisse Speaks at YCEP Event
Hardeep Grewel Speaks at YCEP program