Programme de soutien entre pairs

Phase I: Peer

• Youth will receive access to relevant training, workshops, and mentors related to personal and professional development.
• Youth will be invited to participate in including culturally appropriate healing camps.
• Each youth’s unique needs and professional goals will be nurtured by CRE’s experts.
• CRE will also connect each youth to key organizations in their field(s) of interest where they can volunteer or work as interns to gain professional experience.

Phase II: Graduate as Mentors

• Peer graduates will become mentors to and support the journey of the newly recruited peers.
• As mentors, youth will continue to work on their personal and professional development goals.

Phase III: Fast-tracked into Professional Degree

• As youth progress through the program, CRE will provide support and guidance to:
• Identify professional degree/ certificate programs according to their areas of interest;
• Submit applications for professional degrees/ certificates;
• Apply for advanced standing in these programs; and
• Adjust to various educational and professional environments and systems.

Phase IV: Integration into employment

• As youth graduate or complete their learning and certification, CRE will support their integration into the job market.
• CRE will provide support in creating resumes and cover letters, practicing networking, honing interview skills, and adjusting to professional workspaces, as needed.
• CRE will also provide you with letters of recommendation, endorsements, and access to various networks of personal and professional connections.

Benefits:

• Stipend ($400/month)
• Culturally appropriate coaching & mental health support
• Certificate of participation & recommendation upon completing the program
• Assistance with post-secondary education
• Workshops/Trainings on: 
  • Facilitation and organizing youth circles in your community
  • Culturally appropriate Healing Camps
  • Life skills and personal/professional development

Eligibility: Indigenous Youth (ages 18-29) with limited educational and professional experience. 

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in weekly check-in with Peer Coordinator/ Peer Supervisor to create and follow through on a work plan
• Assist in the recruitment of other peers for subsequent cohorts.
• With support from CRE, organize and co-facilitate youth circles to discuss everyday challenges and gaps in the community
• Other duties assigned by Peer Advisory Supervisor