Our school-based activities include group workshops and after-school programs.
Group Workshops
We provide group workshops to English as a Second Language (ESL) students throughout the school year, in partnership with Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools.
About the workshops:
available at more than 30 partner schools
each workshop is presented as part of an English Language Learners (ELL) class
activities address important skills and topics to help youth transition into life in Edmonton and Canada
sample topics include: Understanding Different Cultures, Canadian Values, Non-verbal Communication Cues, Holidays, Self-identity, Conflict Resolution, Multiculturalism, Different Professions, Stress Management, and Social Norms.
For schools looking to partner with this exciting and supportive youth program, please contact Sherry Park, NYEI Program Manager.
Our Youth Clubs, Youth Talk programand Leadership program offer a range of engaging activities for young newcomers aged 13 to 21.
Youth Clubs
Youth Clubs offer a range of fun and empowering activities that connect young people to each other, their cultural communities, and the broader community.
Youth members of our multimedia club are engaged in learning about and using different forms of media and technology, including photography, video tools, and scriptwriting.
Members get to work on multimedia projects in groups or individually. Members also volunteer often at community and cultural events, making use of their multimedia skills.
Location and time:
Saturdays at Action for Healthy Communities, 10578 – 113 Street
Youth Talk
Youth Talk is an important part of AHC’s efforts to promote youth community engagement.
Youth Talk is a unique conversation circle for newcomer youth aged 14 to 21 focusing on developing public speaking skills and discussion around important community/social topics.
The circle is facilitated by AHC staff and/or volunteers. Our session leaders use encouragement, thought-provoking questions and language games to help create a relaxed and supportive learning environment.
The format for each session includes:
topic introduction
vocabulary review
small group discussion and group work
short speeches
Locations and times: Currently the sessions were moved online setting.
Londonderry Library: Fridays, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Castle Downs Library: Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
To register for Youth Talk, please contact Basem Alrahim, Youth Life Skills Coordinator.
Youth Leadership: Newcomer Youth Community Initiative
Youth CI is a practical program that helps youth to develop their life skills while leading community-based projects in Greater Edmonton. The program is offered to newcomer youth with limited experience in community development.
Duration: 12 to 15 weeks
Phases:
initial training and workshops; this includes learning about topics such as Project Planning, Our Community, Marketing, Presentation, Budgeting, and more
development of a youth-led led community project
implementation of the project, and evaluation
Benefits:
youth are encouraged to care about their communities and learn about community development
a great opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills, expand their social networks, and experience a sense of community and belonging
Next intake date, program dates and location:
To be announced; details will be posted here when available.
For more information about IMPACT, please contact Basem Alrahim, Youth Life Skills Coordinator.
All of these skill development programs also help to promote youth community engagement.
Learning Table
The Learning Table is an after-school program for newcomers who can benefit from extra support with their schoolwork. The program takes place in various schools and libraries.
Benefits:
improved academic and study skills
enhanced learning skills based on their learning style
The Learning Table also offers a reading club where youth can work on advancing their reading, writing, and listening skills, in a positive and supportive environment.
Location and time: Due to COVID-19, currently running online.
Castle Downs Library, Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Clareview Library, Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Various school locations; times are varied
To learn more about the Learning Table program and locations, and to register, please contact Rezan.Bebany@a4hc.ca or 780-235-1763
Youth Ready to Work
Youth Ready to Work provides employability skills training and employment support for newcomer youth, aged 14 to 24.
There are three main types of support:
one-on-one support
group sessions
essential workplace skills training
One-on-One Support
One-on-one support is available on topics such as:
career planning
education planning and information about post-secondary options, training courses and how to apply
resume building, job search and job applications
You must book in advance to set up an appointment; drop-in appointments are not available.
To make an appointment, please contact Romi.Khabra@a4hc.ca or 780-231-4436.
Group Sessions
Youth may also sign up for group sessions tailored to enhance employment readiness. Sample topics include job search, resume writing, labour market information, employee rights and interview preparation.
Next group sessions:
To be announced; upcoming sessions will be posted he when details are available.
For more information about Group Sessions, or to sign up to receive a notification email about upcoming sessions, please Email: Romi.Khabra@a4hc.ca | Tel: 780.944.4687 or 780.231-4436
Essential Workplace Skills Training
This training is designed to help newcomer youth to develop essential workplace skills, such as computer skills and workplace communication skills.
problem-solving and dealing with workplace conflict
presentation skills
basic computer skills such as spreadsheets, documents, presentation slides
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks (once a week)
Upon completion, a certification of completion will be given.
Youth Entrepreneurship
Our youth entrepreneurship training program provides practical guidance to youth about developing business ideas and planning for a business launch in the future.
This training offers inspiration and real-world information to help business-minded youth consider diverse options for their future. Participants will also develop new skills, boost their financial literacy, and improve their decision-making abilities for business matters.
Sample topics and activities include:
introduction to business
ideation through prototyping and brainstorming
budgeting
market analysis
launching the idea
Program duration: 12 weeks (held on Saturdays).
Next intake date, program dates and location:
To be announced; details will be posted here when available.
To learn more about the Youth Entrepreneurship Training Program, or to register for the next intake or put your name on the waiting list, please contact Basem Alrahim, Youth Life Skills Coordinator.
Email: basem.alrahim@a4hc.ca | Tel: 780.944.4687, Ext. 228 or (587) 985-2067
AHC is proud to be involved with two special initiatives that support youth empowerment.
Sports for Newcomers Initiative (launches in 2020)
Sport for Newcomers Initiative
We are proud to partner with Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) on a Sport for Newcomers Initiative (S4N) in Greater Edmonton.
Our local S4N initiative is one of many initiatives that are supported under the banner of CGC’s SportsWORKS program.
The main goal of S4N is to boost participation of newcomer youth in sports and encourage their long-term involvement by reducing the barriers they experience to participate in sports activities. Another element is the development of coaches. Learn more.
In June 2020, we will launch a sports event for new immigrant families and youth. Details are pending; when more information is available we will post it on this web page and share details in our AHC Community Blog, e-news and social media.
For our initiative, AHC is excited to partner with CGC and other stakeholders, including the Edmonton Sports Council and the City of Edmonton.
To learn more about AHC’s role in this S4N initiative, please contact Sherry Park, NYEI Program Manager.
AHC is proud to support the Empowering Girls project, a new initiative to empower racialized girls who are part of the black community in Greater Edmonton.
Empowering Girls is an 18-month project funded by Canadian Heritage to promote leadership development and community engagement of racialized girls to address the unique challenges they face. Participants must be 16 to 24 years-old.
Among other elements, the program encompasses personal and life skills development, connecting with mentors, a community project, and efforts to build public awareness.
Participants will also attend a series of workshops that support skills development and cultural competency, including positive self-image, presentation skills, and how to deal with prejudice.
In addition to youth participants, this project also needs volunteers and mentors. Mentors and volunteers must be female adults from the black community.
For mentors, approximately 30 hours of mentoring is expected; a small honorarium will be offered.
To register as an Empowering Girls participant, or to learn more, serve as a volunteer or apply to be a mentor, please email Ingabe Gashayija, Project Coordinator
Email: ingabe.gashayija@a4hc.ca | Tel: 780.944.4687, Ext. 243 or 780-231-4070
