Building Black Youth Future Resilience Project

BBYFR Program Overview

Progam Overview

The BBYFR project is an initiative to support economically disadvantaged Black youth in Ottawa. It was introduced by the Ontario Trillium Foundation in November of 2022. The Somali Centre for Family Services has received a 2-year funding agreement for the Building Black Youth Future Resilience Project. BBYFR aims to help guide Black youth secure employment in STEM fields.

The goal of the BBYFR project is to ensure that Black children and youth have the tools they need to succeed in education and the job market of tomorrow via technical skills development and unique growth opportunities.

Our Goals

The Building Black Youth Future Resilience Project offers age-appropriate STEM activities and workshops.
BBYFR provides a 10-week employment readiness program that focuses on career navigation, resume-building, interview preparedness, email etiquette and positive work relationship development techniques.
BBYFR also supports goal-setting via financial literacy workshops and academic coaching.

The project is facilitated by Black instructors and professionals from various STEM fields.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM OUTCOME & STRATEGIC PLAN

(2 YEARS)

Youth Education

The project offers weekly trauma-informed training and support for Black youth, facilitated by local Black professionals. The training covers

  1. Life skills
  2. Employment skills
  3. Opportunities
  4. Justice education
  5. Financial literacy

 

Youth Employability

This project offers a 5-day training program covering skills, career guidance, CV and cover letter preparation, interview preparation, mentorship, networking, job seeker database access, job search tools, and job/internship placement assistance.

Youth Empowerment

This project empowers youth through summer camps, workshops, clubs, and community outreach, offering mentorship, STEM training, and activities to support their pursuit of employment opportunities.

BBYFR COMMITTEE

Chanda Jones

Tolorunlogo Akinrinola

Samira Awad

Ahmed Awad

Nicole Greaves

Anne Musene

Hedaia Leandre

Trisha Islam

Upcoming training sessions

To register for an upcoming BBYFR training session, you can register using the button below.

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BBYFR IS RECRUITING

BBYFR is seeking youth who are interested in joining its Youth Economic Equity Advisory Project Committee from January 2023 – January 2025. Recruitment is ongoing. If you want to get involved with the steering committee, follow this link.

Register here!