May 10, 2026
Celebrating Mother’s Day with New Learning Opportunities
Dear Community Partners,
This Mother’s Day season, we are excited to introduce the Connections Learning Centre (CLC) – a new community initiative by CCSS dedicated to lifelong learning, creativity, personal growth, and meaningful connection 💐
CLC brings together diverse workshops, leadership programs, and community learning opportunities designed for children, youth, adults, and seniors. Through accessible and engaging programs, we hope to create a welcoming space where community members can explore new interests, build confidence, and connect with others.
In this special edition, we’re excited to share some of the very first programs launching through CLC, alongside opportunities that support youth development and community well-being.
To all mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and families in our community: thank you for the care, strength, and love you bring every day. We wish you a joyful and meaningful Mother’s Day 🌸
✨ Connections Learning Centre – Special Launch Offer for June Programs!
Check out the Launch Programs and start your journey of discovery with new skills!:
- Lego Leadership Lab: Teens Connections 樂高®青少年領袖培訓教室
- Face Painting Beginner Class 面部彩繪入門班
- Mini Floral Art Workshop 小型乾花藝工坊: 四季系列
- Anti-Aging Skin Care Workshop 逆齡自信美容工作坊
🚀 Empowering Youth Through Skills and Opportunity
Youth Works supports young people in building confidence, gaining employability skills and transitioning into meaningful work or training opportunities. The program is free and funded through RBC Future Launch and the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada.
Program Highlights
- One-on-one employment counselling tailored to each youth’s needs and pace.
- Career exploration and vocational assessments.
- Employability skills training (resumes, interviews, networking, essential skills).
- Certification training supports and mentorship.
- Job placements and ongoing job coaching.
- Access to mental health and wrap-around supports.
- Follow-up and support for up to one year.
Eligibility
- Participants must be:
- Between 16 and 29 years old.
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Contact
- Email: youthworks@ccssociety.ca
- Phone: 604-218-6943
🎓 Youth Voices on Mental Health & School Experiences
From October 2025 to April 2026, the CCSS Youth Focus Group brought together passionate young individuals to explore key issues related to mental health and school experiences. Through two focused subgroups, participants held regular meetings over six months, designed questionnaires, conducted street interviews and online surveys to analyze real challenges faced by youth.
As youth themselves, participants contributed authentic perspectives, meaningful insights, and practical coping strategies. Their work culminated in a thoughtful final presentation that highlights the importance of youth voices in shaping supportive communities. We sincerely thank all participants for their dedication, openness, and valuable contributions.
Special thanks to CCSS Admin & Graphics Team for helping make this newsletter possible.
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