What others are saying about YIM!
Top 20 Under 20™
“Thank you again for this life changing experience.”
- Elyse Simpson, Oakville, ON, Top 20 Under 20™ Award Recipient 2010
"The experience has meant for me, an opportunity to make long lasting bonds, learn, grow and celebrate the power of youth."
- Laura Stymiest, Fredericton, NB, Top 20 Under 20™ Award Recipient 2009
Courage to Soar™
"I can't stress enough the value this conference has had on my organization and my life. Courage to Soar™ helped me connect with so many amazing young people from across Canada. Initial strangers, I now consider to be some of my best friends. Not only did I meet a lot of great people but my youth-led charity UNITY (www.unitycharity.com) underwent leaps and bounds since my first CTS conference. From the links and relationships I have made I have been able to organize an out of town tour for my charity's programs through one of my new Top 20 Under 20™ finalist friends, Sarah Dube. However, it doesn't stop there. Since the conference, I have reconnected with countless individuals, creating unforgettable friendships and charitable partnerships. I urge you, to please take advantage of this unforgettable opportunity!"
- Mike Prosserman, Toronto, ON, Top 20 Under 20™ Finalist, Founder of UNITY
Leading The Way™
"Leading The Way™ is a charismatic and age-appropriate event sure to have your students engaged. Interacting with the students and using them in your demonstrations, truly makes the presentation ‘theirs’. When you leave the school, you leave a language and reference that enable staff to remind the students of the day; what were those things that inhibit your success? Are you demonstrating one of those now……..? And in the best of all worlds, students get to remind and encourage one another. We were fortunate to have your presentation come to Westwood!" - Loraine Tibbit, Educator
Operation Start-up™
"Operation Start up! presents students with a unique opportunity to explore entrepreneurship through interactive simulation of real case studies. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade takes pride in supporting events such as this.... as they kindle the spirit of enterprise among students like you across the province."
- The Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade - MPP Windsor West
Women in Politics and Government
"I found the Women in Politics and Government conference to be a truly empowering event!"
- Louissa Barnes, student participant
"I was fortunate to have Ms. Deborah Gillis, Vice - President of Catalyst Inc., as my advisor and career role model at the conference. I found her to be very friendly and approachable. Deborah inspired me to consider the not-for-profit sector in my future career pursuits. It was an absolute privilege to meet such an inspiring woman. Mayor Marolyn Morrison's story was very engaging and interesting!" - Emma Graham, student participant
"Nowhere do young girls better learn about political life than from politicians themselves. Thank you for allowing them to do so in an interactive, ideal and relevant forum." - Career Role Model
"The interactive nature of the programme allowed the young women to engage in a very real way with women who genuinely enjoyed haring their life and career journey with hem and were interested in hearing from the students as well." - Educator
