Youth Education Supports Program
Level up your goals.
Level up your confidence.
Level up your future.
Level up your life.
If you are in Grade 11, Grade 12, or in your first year of post-secondary, Youth Education Supports Programs (YESP) is here to help you move forward with confidence
Free. Supportive. Designed for you.
- Individualized sessions
- Length varies on youths’ needs
- Goal-oriented support
This is for you if:
- You want to continue on to post-secondary education
- You want to improve your grades
- You are unsure about your post-secondary options
- You are feeling stressed or disconnected at school
- You are facing financial or personal barriers
- You just need someone in your corner
YESP is a safe, supportive space where you can focus, grow, and move forward with confidence.
What you get:
YESP gives you real support that makes a real difference:
- Academic tutoring and study skills support
- One-to-one mentorship and career exploration
- Help planning for college, university, or other pathways
- Life skills and mindfulness workshops to strengthen mental well-being
- Access to food, school supplies, and technology
- Scholarships, textbooks, education assessments, and help with applications
You will be supported by experienced YMCA youth workers and mentors who believe in your potential and are committed to helping you succeed.
Who can join:
YESP is open to youth:
- In grades 11 and 12
- In their first year of post-secondary education
There is no cost to participate.
How to register:
Your goals matter. Your future matters.
Sign up yourself and take the first step toward what comes next.
To register, email:
Michelle Daniel
Supervisor, Youth Programs, YMCA BC
michelle.daniel@bc.ymca.ca
Contact:
Parents and youth are welcome to reach out to: michelle.daniel@bc.ymca.ca
