News
Statement from Katimavik – reaction to budget
It is with extreme disappointment that we learned today that the Government has decided to end its funding commitment to Katimavik.
Reserve your spot NOW to hear CEO Daniel Lapointe speak at the Canadian Club of Calgary on March 13th!
Katimavik CEO, Daniel Lapointe, will speak Tuesday, March 13th to the Canadian Club of Calgary about how a well-spent gap year better prepares youth and helps develop a strong and engaged workforce.
For more information or to register for the luncheon, please visit the Canadian Club’s Events Page. Deadline to register is Thursday, March 8th at 4 p.m. Katimavik alumni are eligible for the special member rate!
Peace Builders : new pilot project in Victoriaville, QC
In March 2011, Katimavik announced its decision to leave Victoriaville, Quebec after a fruitful five-year partnership. But Martin Yelle, coordinator at Centre Emmaüs des Bois-Francs and community partner, thought there was more work to be done. Why not mobilise the community and municipality to keep Katimavik in Victoriaville? This was the beginning of a successful partnership between Katimavik and Centre Emmaüs, which came to fruition last January 4, when 11 youth inaugurated the Peace Builders pilot project.
New Eco-Internship dates for 2012
Strengthened by the support it receives from Quebec’s Secrétariat à la Jeunesse, the Eco-Internship program will continue working in 2012 to get young Quebecers involved in sustainable development projects spearheaded by its partners across the province.
The Eco-Internship team is pleased to announce the dates of the next two internship programs:
Apply before January 24, 2012 and save $75 on 6-month programs
Complete your application today and save $75!
As of January 24, 2012, the $50 application fee will be abolished for 6-month programs, and participation fees will increase from $175 to $300.
All candidates that will have paid their $50 application fee before January 24 will only need to pay $175 once they are selected for the program. All candidates interested in the July 2012 and January 2013 departures should hurry to complete their application before January 24, 2012 and thus save a total of $75.
