Our 2024 Impact
3780+
Internship Hours
3450+
Mentorship Hours
8+
Industries
WHO CAN APPLY?
Eligibility
Youth between 18 and 34 years old
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Belong to HUGS: (Historically Underrepresented Groups)
Available to participate in 10 week pre-employment training and 12 week subsidized internship
Why Join Change Your Future?
Gain Job Experience
Put your learning into action with a supported, subsidized internship.
Find Mentorship
Receive personalized guidance and insights from a dedicated mentor.
Learn Valuable Skills
Deep dive into your passions and skills to map your ideal career path.
Invest in You
Grow through pre-employment training and workshops.
Uncover Your Calling
Deep dive into your passions and skills to map your ideal career path.
Build Your Community
Join a powerful network of peers and ongoing support to fuel your success.
Learn Valuable Skills
Deep dive into your passions and skills to map your ideal career path.
Find Mentorship
Receive personalized guidance and insights from a dedicated mentor.
Gain Job Experience
Put your learning into action with a supported, subsidized internship.
Build Your Community
Join a powerful network of peers and ongoing support to fuel your success.
Uncover Your Calling
Deep dive into your passions and skills to map your ideal career path.
Invest in You
Grow through pre-employment training and workshops.
How to Apply
Before applying, you’ll need to create an account on our website. Don’t worry, it’s quick and easy! Follow these steps to apply
PROGRAM STAGES
A Program Designed to Help You Succeed
STAGE 1
10-Week Pre-Employment Training
Enhance skills through carefully designed courses that enhance both personal and professional development.
Weekly Coaching Sessions
Resume and Interview Workshops
Connect with Peers
STAGE 2
12-Week Subsidized Internship
Work in a real-world environment and build valuable skills for your future career. Get guidance from a professional mentor who will share insights, and help you navigate your career path.
Gain Hands-On Work Experience
Get Matched with a Professional Mentor
STAGE 3
Post-Program Assessment and Support
Reflect on growth and plan your ongoing career journey and join a supportive community for ongoing networking and resources.
Networking Opportunities
Access Youth Achiever’s Inner Circle
Explore the Courses Included
Each course is designed to address key aspects of personal and professional growth
iDeserve
Break free from limiting beliefs and unlock your potential. This course helps you develop a winning mindset essential for long-term success.
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iDeserve
Break free from limiting beliefs and unlock your potential. This course helps you develop a winning mindset essential for long-term success.
Hear From Those Who Changed Their Future
“Every session was enlightening and greatly improved my communication skills. The constant support from the facilitators was remarkable, fostering a sense of connection and growth. Each meeting brought me closer to my fellow participants and facilitators, creating a family-like atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the program.”
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Change Your Future Graduate
“Moments where I felt I was stuck and still was having trouble deciding which career sector would be a good fit for me. Having the Achieve team there reaching out to me and brainstorming with me to better decipher which path I should take. As well as using their resources to connect me with people who were able to help me one on one as well.”
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Change Your Future Graduate
“My favorite part of the program was doing the mock interview, which felt like the culmination of everything we learned in the course. It helped me to have the confidence to communicate with others. I also felt from all my efforts from the program, I have a much greater understanding of why I belong.”
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Change Your Future Graduate
"I found the conversations I was able to have with my peers in the breakout rooms and with my Success Partner during the CYF program to be extremely valuable. Hearing from people in similar places in their lives was both comforting and inspiring. I felt capable of doing more and achieving my own goals and dreams, while also being relieved that I was not alone in feeling behind and uncertain. I will hold on to some of the things said during these conversations for years to come."
Name
Change Your Future Graduate
“My favorite part of the program was doing the mock interview, which felt like the culmination of everything we learned in the course. It helped me to have the confidence to communicate with others. I also felt from all my efforts from the program, I have a much greater understanding of why I belong.”
Name
Change Your Future Graduate
"I found the conversations I was able to have with my peers in the breakout rooms and with my Success Partner during the CYF program to be extremely valuable. Hearing from people in similar places in their lives was both comforting and inspiring. I felt capable of doing more and achieving my own goals and dreams, while also being relieved that I was not alone in feeling behind and uncertain. I will hold on to some of the things said during these conversations for years to come."
Name
Change Your Future Graduate
Are You a Business Looking to Provide an Internship?
The Change Your Future (CYF) program, funded by the Government of Ontario, connects businesses with trained youth looking for meaningful internships. Are you a business currently hiring or seeking a young intern with specialized training? Our CYF Internship Program helps qualified young people find fulfilling work, contributing to your business’s success. Depending on your business and the type of internship, we can offer a 12-week, 20-hour-per-week subsidized internship wage through the Government of Ontario.