Education & Employability
Education is a direct means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Providing current and former Batshaw youth with the opportunity to receive post-secondary education or job skills training, allows them to continue their journey of perseverance and realize their potential.
“The Batshaw Foundation’s scholarship program helped me pay for my studies at Vanier College where I obtained a degree in Special Care Counselling, followed by my Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University. Now, I am doing my Master’s degree in Human Systems Intervention at Concordia and continuing to give back to Batshaw’s youth by chairing the Youth Advisory Council. Your support truly has the power to change lives. Thank you for believing in me and other youth like me.”
– Jasmine Brown, Former Batshaw Youth
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- We provide over 70 scholarships to youth aged 16-25 each year.
- In partnership with Lux Beauty, nearly 30 youth have become certified aestheticians, providing them with job security when they leave care.
HOW WE’RE IMPROVING
- Providing in-house certification programs to improve employability of youth when they leave care
- Added a summer semester for our scholarship program
- Created an online scholarship application form to improve the application process
WHY WE NEED YOU:
- Only 37% of youth in care obtain their high school diploma by the age of 21, compared to 86% of the general population of the same age.
- 30% of youth who dropout do not join the workforce
- The average employment income of a youth who drops out of highschool is 31% lower than that of a graduate.
By investing in the education & employability of our youth, you are investing in the success of our community.
CALLING ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS ONLINE
ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (Coming soon)
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
POSTER (Link PDF)
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