Please note that The Newcomer Youth Leadership Project has been discontinued. You can browse resources from the previous NYLP cohorts below.

The Newcomer Youth Leadership Project

Fall 2024 Cohort’s Community Resource - The Inner Dialogue Zine

Cover of a publication titled "Inner Dialogue" with a cloudy sky and orange autumn trees in the background.

Moments from Previous Cohorts

Four young women and two young men standing on a city sidewalk, with a green fence and street scene in the background.
A diverse group of people sitting around a conference table in a room, attending a presentation. The monitor in the foreground displays the words 'Strengths Profile.' The room has a bookshelf, decorative Canadian flags, and large windows.
Four women seated at a table in a room with bookshelves, participating in a discussion or panel. A camera on a tripod records the event.
People gathered at informational booths in a conference room.

  • “I found it incredibly reassuring to connect with professionals in the field. It helped me gain clarity and confidence in my career choice, which was already on my mind. Talking with experienced people made me feel more at ease about the path I've been considering.”

    - Fall 2024 NYLP Participant

  • “I was surprised to see what a diverse group of students Skills for Change works with! Hearing their perspective as new students in Canada was refreshing and how their life journeys have led them to here.”

    - Fall 2024 NYLP Participant

  • “All the youth were amazing!”

    - Fall 2024 NYLP Participant

  • “This program has been such a wonderful journey! It’s helped me grow not just in skills but also in finding my place in a new community. The leadership lessons were amazing, but the real magic was the friendships and connections I built along the way. It made me feel like I truly belong, and I’ll always be grateful for how supported and inspired I felt throughout the experience.”

    - Fall NYLP Participant

  • “I found it incredibly reassuring to connect with professionals in the field. It helped me gain clarity and confidence in my career choice, which was already on my mind. Talking with experienced people made me feel more at ease about the path I've been considering. “

    - Fall 2024 NYLP Participant