We partner with youth and communities to give youth a range of opportunities and help them engage with their communities and one another.
What's New
New Partnership to Improve Rec Sites and Create Jobs April 30, 2019 - Remote recreation sites and trails will see significant improvements thanks to a new $1.5-million partnership between the Trust and Recreation Sites and Trails BC that will employ youth crews over the summer. Photo courtesy of Fernie Trails Alliance. The Columbia […]
$6 Million to Innovate and Enhance College Experience March 11, 2019 - A new $6-million partnership between Columbia Basin Trust, College of the Rockies and Selkirk College will work toward shared priorities to enhance the quality, availability and uniqueness of the college experience for students.
34 Projects to Get Kids Active February 14, 2019 - Kids from ʔakisq̓nuk to Ymir will be getting active and gaining new skills. Whether it’s playing indoor soccer, shooting hoops, learning archery or doing aerial acrobatics, children and youth will be growing their confidence and getting healthier thanks to 34 […]View all Youth articles.
Funding
- If you’re a graduating high school student who has done meaningful volunteer work, you could earn a $2,000 Youth Community Service Award.
- If you’re a college student who needs financial help, our Columbia Basin Bursary could give you aid.
- If you’re looking for a part-time job during the school year, our School Works Program could help someone afford to hire you.
- If you’re looking for a full-time entry-level or career-related job over the summer, our Summer Works Program could help someone afford to hire you.
Other Support
- Through our Basin Youth Network, we help communities increase local activities and opportunities for youth aged 12 to 18.
- Through the Basin Youth Network, youth around the Basin can now take part in ‘A Leadership Journey: The First Steps’.
- We help Basin children and youth build knowledge about entrepreneurship, self-employment, financial literacy and work readiness through programs offered by JA British Columbia.
- If you need support making your non-profit organization stronger, our Non-profit Advisors Program can help you increase capacity, become more sustainable and become more efficient.
Contact
Michelle d’Entremont
Manager, Delivery of Benefits
mdentremont@ourtrust.org
250.304.1665
