Gain Volunteer Experience & Build Your Skills!

Are you between the ages of 15 and 30 and ready to kickstart your future?

The B.E.S.T. Program (Build Empowered & Skilled Tomorrow) by Casa Foundation is a FREE youth development program that will empower you with the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience you need to succeed in school, work, and life.

What is the B.E.S.T. Program?
The B.E.S.T. Program is designed to help young Canadians build essential life and career skills, develop leadership abilities, and make a real impact in their communities. Through this 10-week experience, you’ll participate in flexible learning sessions, receive professional mentorship, complete valuable volunteer placements, and expand your personal and professional networks.

Whether you are planning to continue your education, enter the workforce, or simply looking to grow personally and professionally, the B.E.S.T. Program offers the tools, opportunities, and support to help you reach your goals.

What You’ll Experience:
 🌟 Volunteer Placements: Gain 90–120 hours of real-world experience through hands-on volunteer work, aligned with your interests and career goals. (Also counts toward your 40 hours of community service for your Ontario Secondary School Diploma!)

🌟 In-Person or Remote Options: Our program is designed to be flexible, with evening Zoom sessions that fit around school, work, or personal commitments.

🌟 Skills Workshops: Attend engaging workshops covering a wide range of important topics, including:

Civic Engagement & Community Building
Financial Literacy & Budgeting
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Skills
Mental Health Awareness & Wellness
Ecommerce 
Digital Marketing Essentials
Legal Rights for Youth, and much more!

🌟 Mentorship & Professional Networking:
 Connect directly with inspiring mentors and industry professionals who will help you map out your academic and career pathways and offer real-world advice and encouragement.

🌟 Cultural and Community Experiences:
 Participate in an exciting trip to Ottawa to build cultural awareness, leadership skills, and community connections.

🌟 Tools to Succeed:
 Eligible participants will receive:

A pre-loaded Presto card to help with transportation during the program,
A laptop to support your learning and volunteer work throughout the program.

Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is open to Canadian residents aged 15 to 30 who are excited to:

Develop leadership and career-building skills
Make a positive difference in their communities.
Build meaningful professional and personal connections.
Prepare for post-secondary education, employment, or entrepreneurship.

Registration Information!

📅 Cohort One – Registration is open now and closes on May 9, 2025!
 
📅 Cohort Two – Registration is also now open!
 Program Start Date: June 25, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something incredible!

For more information or to register, please contact us at Educator@casafoundation.ca.

Learn more about us at: https://casafoundation.ca/about-us/

Register today and take your first step toward success!