- History Comes to Life in Ontario
Slip back into time at Aboriginal gatherings where the air is still pungent with wood smoke and sweet grass. Thrill to the sounds of marching and musket fire at a stone fortress or paddle a Voyageur canoe at a fur trading post. Experience history in Ontario.
More for Youth
This page offers links sorted by topic to services and information of interest to youth.
Arts and Culture
Economy
- Labour Market Information
The Ontario Government provides labour market information to help individuals and businesses make informed decisions about careers, education, employment, and business plans.
Education and Training
- Planning Your Next Steps After High School
This information is your gateway to the many post-secondary education options in Ontario. - ServiceOntario - Search an Ontario private career college online
Search for an Ontario private career college and find out where they are located, what approved programs they offer, associated fees and program length - it's free! - Places to Grow Youth Engagement Project
The Places to Grow Youth Engagement Project is an initiative for youth aged 16 to 18 to get involved in planning the future of their communities through hands-on creative explorations and activities, so that they can make informed choices about where and how they will live and work in the future. - Aboriginal Affairs – Youth Zone
Learn about Aboriginal history, read about successful Aboriginal Ontarians and find links to cool websites. - Aboriginal Canada Portal – Youth
Links to government and non-government resources for Aboriginal youth. - Post-Secondary Education Program for Inuit and Status Indian Students
Indian Affairs and Northern Development provides financial support to eligible Status Indians and Inuit students under broad authorities of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Act to continue their education. Funding for individual students is available through two programs: Post-Secondary Student Support Program and University College Entrance Preparation Program. - YouthConnect.ca
A youth-oriented website that profiles individual success stories, programs and services and provides important information on education, health, work, coming of age and recreation. - ONZONE
A youth-oriented website where students can learn about Ontario, connect with their government and find out how they can make a difference in their communities and beyond. - Financing your Education
How will you finance your postsecondary education? If you work part-time, check with your employer to see if any scholarships are offered to employees. Sometimes scholarships and bursaries are not awarded because no one applies for them. Do your homework! Find out what might be out there for you. - Elementary and Secondary Education
Search popular Elementary and Secondary school topics. - ONESTEP
Lists youth and adult apprenticeship programs available in Ontario. - Aboriginal Bursary System
The purpose of the Aboriginal Bursary System is to provide Aboriginal students with a valuable tool to facilitate their pursuit of post-secondary studies. These awards are made available by various organizations and institutions. Bursaries may be searched by regions, disciplines, providers and key words. - Ontario Science Centre
Since its opening September 26, 1969, the Ontario Science Centre has been a pioneer in creating interactive experiences that make science accessible. It has attracted over 40 million visitors from around the world and is one of Canada’s most visited attractions. - Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum is among the world’s leading museums of natural history, and of world cultures. On this website, you have access to thousands of photographs and summaries from the ROM’s collections, results of its research activities, information on current programs and exhibitions, and means to download information, watch podcasts and purchase tickets to the museum and its events. - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ensures Ontario has an excellent system to give people a high-quality education and a solid foundation of relevant skills and training so they can get good jobs and improve the competitiveness of Ontario's economy. Choose from university and college programs, apprenticeships and many other kinds of training and education. - Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
Each year, we honour Ontarians who make our province a better place to live. We encourage you to help us honour them by nominating someone in your community who deserves special recognition.
Health
- Children's Mental Health
There is help for children and youth up to the age of 18 who have social, emotional, behavioural or psychiatric problems, and their families or caregivers. - Children's Rehabilitation Services
There are 21 children's treatment centres across Ontario that provide rehabilitation services to nearly 45,000 children and youth with moderate or severe disabilities and other special needs every year. These disabilities can be physical, developmental and/or communicative.Each treatment centre is designed to meet the needs of its local community. - Behaviour Management
This program, which is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, provides assessment and treatment services for children and youth up to the age of 18 with a developmental disability who also have behavioural issues.
Home and Community
- Equality Rules
The Government of Ontario created the EqualityRules.ca website to help young people, with support from parents and teachers, learn about the importance of healthy, equal relationships. - Northern Ontario Grant Assistance Program
Ontario needs social service and rehabilitation professionals like you to work in its northern communities. That's why the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) have developed the Northern Ontario Grant Assistance Program (NOGAP). NOGAP has two main components: Incentive Grants and Education Grants. - Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
The Office of the Provincial Advocate reports directly to the Legislature and provides an independent voice for children and youth, including children with special needs and First Nations children.
Law and Safety
- Teen-friendly Guide to Preventing Sexual Violence
Teenage years can be a chaotic time - you're faced with opportunities and challenges, feelings and experiences that you've never faced before. You're also making decisions that will affect the rest of your life. - Youth Justice Canada
The Government of Canada's Youth Justice Renewal Initiatives is aimed at establishing a fair and effective youth justice system in Canada. - Youth Justice Services
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides youth justice services to youth, aged 12 to 17 at the time of their offence, who are charged with or convicted of criminal or provincial offences.
Money and Taxes
- Ontario Savings Bonds
Ontario Savings Bonds are a safe and secure investment which is backed 100 per cent by the Province of Ontario, including both principal and interest.
Travel and Tourism
- Uncovering Aboriginal Places and Events
Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions of an Aboriginal culture that's older than recorded time. Celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and traditions during Ontario's Heritage Week held each year during the last week of February.
Your Business
- Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program
Opportunities Ontario is an employer-driven program that helps employers hire the skilled workers they need, but are having difficulty finding, by assisting with the immigration of foreign workers and international students. Through this program, skilled foreign workers and international students may apply to be nominated for permanent resident status in Canada.
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