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
School Works Program Taking Students to New Heights May 31, 2017 - Mackenzie McLean is a high school student and a passionate rock climber. Because of the School Works program, she has been able to maintain part-time employment during the school year while developing important skills that are creating a foundation for […]
Youth Impact Network to Increase Youth Support and Engagement March 7, 2017 - The Trust is granting $55,000 per year for three years to the Cranbrook Youth Impact Network. Youth in Cranbrook will see an increase in support and engagement, including more local activities and support for youth workers. The Youth Impact Network […]
College of the Rockies to Get New Trades Training Facility January 10, 2017 - Local students and employers will soon be able to benefit from a new trades training facility at College of the Rockies. The facility is being built thanks to $10 million from the federal and provincial governments, the college itself and […]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
