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
Mentors Inspire Youth to be Entrepreneurial April 9, 2018 - Business professionals give back to their community by investing their time in young learners. The Trust has partnered with JA British Columbia (JABC) to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in local youth and inspire community mentors through Be Entrepreneurial. The program […]
Youth: Apply Now for Free Leadership Event January 16, 2018 - Youth Leadership Summit takes place in Kimberley this May Youth aged 14 to 18 from around the Columbia Basin are invited to apply to attend the Leadership Summit in Kimberley on May 4 to 6, 2018 where they will strengthen […]
Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce November 9, 2017 - Thanks to a wage subsidy, an electrical company powers up its staff. When business is busy, Aaron Lucke, owner of Wynndel Electric, needs a hand—but doesn’t have time to train a new apprentice. During his quieter season, Lucke has time—but […]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 Trust 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.
- If you have an idea that requires under $5,000 in support, will address community priorities and encourage community development activities, our Small Grants program could help support it.
Other Support
- Through our Basin Youth Network, we help communities increase local activities and opportunities for youth aged 12 to 18.
- 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, Grants & Programs
mdentremont@cbt.org
250.304.1665
