Youth Issues Project

Overview

A major issue in rural communities on the prairies is the exodus of their youth. After putting major investments of time, energy and money into raising their children to adulthood, the community often watches them leave for economic opportunities in larger centres. Presumably this is happening to some degree in Swift Current given the flat population statistics and significant aging seen in the community.

The short-term goals for this committee were:

• Assess the role of existing organizations for youth.
• Support the Job Fair/Employer Showcase held in February, 2003.
• Hold a Youth Issues Forum (Grades 11, 12 to age 29).

The long-term goals are:

• Research possibility of an employer-youth networking system.
• Research the possibility of businesses being involved in the University/College co-op program.
• Address and implement issues from the forum.

The expected outcome for this project is to reconnect and attract youth to our community.

Progress to Date

The Youth Committee has surveyed over 400 youth and sought their input. The goal was to identify key challenges and create opportunities for youth to live and build a future in the community.

Committee developed and circulated flyers to promote youth to vote in the civic election.

You will find below: information used by the committee, survey, survey results, and press releases.

	July 15, 2005 -- Group Geared To Young Professionals
	June 4, 2005 -- Junior Achievement Dream Big Session On July 13
	April 15, 2005 -- Action Swift Current Committee in Search of Youth
	March 26, 2005 -- Junior Achievement Looking To Begin City Program
	December 20, 2003 -- Youth Survey Results Unveiled
	October 2, 2002 -- Youth Share Their Views
	Youth Survey Form
	Voice Your Vote Flyer
	Did You Know?
	Youth Survey Final Report

To get involved with the Youth Issues project committee, contact us.