For Youth
Your future is bigger than your circumstances.
Whether you want to build skills, find work, lead a project or just figure out your next step — there's a way in. You don't need experience, perfect grades or a resume. You just have to start.
What Can I Do Next?
Pick your starting point.
Every one of these is a real way in — no prior experience required for any of them.
Join a Program
Take part in Youth Pathways — YTEN's six-month development pilot in Oshawa. Free, and no prior experience required.
Join a ProgramBecome a Youth Leader
Step into real leadership — help shape programs, guide peers and represent youth voice in your community.
Become a Youth LeaderShare Your Voice
Tell YTEN what young people in Durham Region actually need. Your feedback shapes how programs are designed.
Share Your VoiceLead a Community Activity
Design and run a project or activity that matters to you and your community, with YTEN behind you.
Get StartedYouth Advisory Council
Advise on direction, priorities and decisions. Help steer where YTEN goes next.
Join the CouncilWhy Youth Voice Matters
YTEN is youth-led. That means programs are built with young people — not just for them. When you speak up, decisions actually change.
Learn about Youth VoiceWhat You Can Gain
Skills that stay with you.
- Leadership
- Confidence
- Belonging
- Community Connection
- Decision-Making
- Self-Advocacy
- Independence
- Real-World Experience