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YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO

Youth Education Supports Program

Level up your goals.
Level up your confidence.
Level up your future.
Level up your life.

If you are in grades 11 to 12, or your first year of post-secondary, the Youth Education Supports Program (YESP) is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Free. Supportive. Designed for you


This is for you if:

  • You plan to pursue a post-secondary education.
  • You want to improve your grades.
  • You’re unsure about your post-secondary options.
  • You feel stressed or disconnected at school.
  • You’re facing financial or personal barriers.
  • You need support you can count on.

YESP gives you a safe, supportive space to strengthen your skills, explore your options, and move forward with confidence.


What you get

YESP gives you real support that makes a real difference:

  • Academic tutoring to help you strengthen your study skills
  • One-to-one mentorship and career exploration
  • Help planning for college, university, or other pathways
  • Life skills and mindfulness workshops to strengthen mental health
  • Access to food, school supplies, and technology
  • Scholarships, textbooks, education assessments, and help with applications

You will be supported by experienced YMCA youth workers and mentors who believe in your potential and are committed to helping you succeed.

Who Can Join?

YESP is open to youth:

  • In grades 11 and 12
  • In their first year of post-secondary education

There is no cost to participate.

How to join

Your goals matter. Your future matters.

Sign up and take the first step toward what comes next.

Questions?

Reach out to our team — we’re happy to help.

Email: youtheducationsupports@ymcagta.org