YOCISO programs are specifically designed to assist immigrant youth, ages 13-24, with their settlement and integration process in Canada. Through this process, these youth gain the necessary skills to achieve their goals, as well as develop a positive mindset to begin to overcome the challenges they may be facing so that they can contribute to the Canadian society. These programs are offered both at the elementary and high schools levels in the Ottawa area, community health centres, and at OCISO.
YOCISO Calendar
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Girls “Focus on M.E |
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St. Pius |
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Boys’ program |
Ridgemont HS |
Woodroffe HS |
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Gloucester HS (11:25-12:35) |
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Girls “Focus on M.E.” |
Ridgemont HS (11:15-12:35) |
Blossom Park |
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Homework |
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Woodroffe HS |
Woodroffe HS |
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Drop in |
YOCISO
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For more information please contact Mohamed Aden at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-725-5671 ext 346
Life Skills Development Workshops
The Life Skills Development Workshops provide skills training for immigrant youth, helps to build healthy identities among them, increase their confidence and self-esteem and enable them to contribute their experiences as newcomers to Canada. The goals of the workshops are to answer questions such as:
• How do I get a job?
• How do I find balance between my family values and Canadian environment?
• How do I become an active and engaged member of my community?
• How do I improve my social and communication skills?
• Do I have what it takes?
YOCISO provides the following Life Skills Development Workshops
* Planning and Goal Setting
* Leadership
* Job Search Strategies.
Boys Group
This is an educational and recreational support group for young immigrant men. These youth receive guidance from trained and experienced male facilitators on topics such as healthy choices and behaviours. The goal of the Boys Group is to:
• Provide positive role models and mentorship to address issues raised by youth
• Foster teamwork and leadership skills through recreational activities
• Bring together and connect immigrant youth with other Canadian students.
Girls Group
A unique all girls programming that has a recreational and healthy living component! This program takes place in select schools at lunch and achieves program goals through recreation, activities and discussions.
The after school year-round program provides a combination of language assistance, homework support as well as recreational activities.
The program:
• Promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment in Ottawa schools
• Addresses cultural understanding and integration of immigrant youth
• Encourages healthy and active living
• Increases sense of citizenship and belonging
• Provides information about community resources and opportunities for youth and their families
• Teaches planning and goal setting skills.
Drop-In
This program is designed to provide recreational and educational activities for youth 13 to 24 once a week. The drop-in is located at the OCISO location at 945 Wellington Street West, 3rd floor. The goal of the drop-in program is to:
• Provide help & resources for job search and volunteer opportunities
• Develop recreational activities in a fun and safe environment
• Give opportunities to socialize with peers from other communities
• Offer opportunities to experience Ottawa through field trips and extracurricular activities.
Mentorship and Tutoring Program
This program assists youth who need support with their settlement process in areas such as career guidance, access to resources and homework support. We create mentoring opportunities for students who assist other youth while getting volunteer hours.
The program:
• Promotes a welcoming environment and an inclusive environment
• Addresses the cultural understanding and integration of immigrant youth
• Provides opportunities to get volunteer hours for immigrant and Canadian students
• Offers one on one help for students who need help in specific subjects and issues
Information & Discussions for Refugee Youth
These sessions are developed to assist refugee youth in their adaptation process. The session provides a safe and confidential environment for newcomer youth to share their experiences with other youth and receive information about the available resources. Each session is delivered progressively according to the specific needs of the group.
The sessions:
• Offer orientation to refugee youth
• Provide information about the available resources
• Give support and encouragement through discussion sessions
• Refer and connect refugee youth with other services and the local community
For more information contact:
Mohamed Aden, Youth Program Coordinator
Tel: 613 725 5671 ext. 346
Fax: 613 288 2674
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.