THE VERTO PROJECT for Youth Ages 16-21

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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
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Hourly Compensation + Completion Bonus!
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YOUCAN is an acronym that stands for Youth Organizing to Understand Conflict and
Advocate Non-Violence. YOUCAN has served youth in the Edmonton area for the past
nine years and our mission is to equip youth to engage and inspire others to
peacefully resolve conflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities.
: ~* v* e* k1 D( F6 r' K" |0 r+ z2 kThe YOUCAN VERTO Project is a Government of Canada and Government of Albertafunded
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( h$ Q! k" z1 k# M, \1 ]project that will bring at-risk youth together into a unique 15 -week groupbased
( w' g" k# v# M$ H& T, eemployability skills program entitled “The VERTO Project”.
, R/ i! n/ A+ s6 MThe goal of the VERTO Program is to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining
the skills necessary to bring success into their lives. Verto program will expose
! ~, P2 Y- N1 Q' c0 j5 ~7 Oparticipants to a wide range of components focusing on: employment development,
personal wellness, technology learning, conflict resolution, and exposure courses.
Additionally, we will incorporate topics around health and wellness, volunteerism,
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9 |( m' h$ Y' V! _6 fVerto project will run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the
6 U( S+ W' Z0 E$ rYOUCAN office, located at 11124-130 St. (Westmount Jr. High School) in Edmonton, Alberta.
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For more information contact:
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Telephone: 780-444-3348 ext 31
www.youcan.ca