Immigrant Youth Outreach Project (IYOP)

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This program assists immigrant and refugee youth, ages 15 - 24, to overcome cultural and language barriers by providing information and support in the areas of education and life skills training.
In addition to homework clubs, Saturday self-study sessions, and drop-in homework help, you can also participate in a wide variety of social activities and community-based workshops. This is a great place to meet new friends and learn new skills and hobbies. Our staff are ready and willing to help you with any challenge you may be facing!.

Hours of Operations

Monday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday	12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Eligibility

Immigrant and refugee youth, ages 15-24 years, with permanent resident status in Canada.

Activities

Education Support

Education Support – Saturday Self Study

After School Homework Group

Between 4:00pm and 6:00pm during the academic year (September – June) you can bring your homework, assignments, or issues and get assistance from staff. In addition, the second half of the session (5:00pm-6:00pm) you will have access to the basketball gym and various recreational equipment if you so choose.
Location: G.W. Skene Elementary School (6226 Penbrooke Dr. SE)

Lending Program

Need to work on an assignment from home? No worries! Borrow a laptop!
Going on an adventure and want to capture it? No worries! Borrow a digital camera!
Taking math this semester and need a graphing calculator to do your assignments? No worries! Borrow one!
We have various software programs, books, guitars, and much more that are also available for borrowing!

We also have printers and the Internet available for use at our office - convenient for printing resumes and homework!

**Please note – there are different time restrictions for various items, and although we try our best, there might be a wait list for certain items.**

Employment Support

Working one-on-one with staff to understand the Canadian labour market is exciting! We can work with you to create a resume and cover letter, market your employability and skills; learn how to search and apply for jobs, and much more. We also provide intensive employment workshops tailored specifically to newcomer youth and individual counselling to find ways to break into your career path or help you gain Canadian work experience.
Work one-on-one with a talented volunteer who will meet you where you’re at!
Saturdays during Saturday Self Study (September – June; 12:00pm - 3:00pm)

Location: IYOP Office (#100A, 315 - 10th Avenue SE)

Group Volunteering

Supportive Counselling

Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks

We understand that long breaks from school can be amazing, but only when you have fun things to fill that time! During Calgary Board of Education breaks (in the winter, spring, and summer), IYOP plans and structures workshops, guest speakers, group volunteering activities, trips to fun places in the city, art projects, dance lessons, cooking classes, and so on. Each year is a bit different, but its always exciting! Winter and Spring breaks tend to be 4-5 full days of activities, while Summer break lasts (Four 4) full weeks!! Call us for more information.

Contact Us

Phone:	403.268.8131
Phone:	403.268.8231
Email:
For more information, visit:	http://cacy.org/iyop.php

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