Youth for Youth Québec
Y4Y Québec is a non-profit organization committed to addressing the issues facing English-speaking youth (ages 16-30) across Québec.
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Dialogue with Debout pour l'École: Tuesday, September 22, 12:00 - 1:30pm
As Québec approaches a consequential election, conversations about the future of education are of great importance. Join Y4Y and Debout pour l'École as we discuss the challenges facing Québec's education system and the emerging needs of French education and community sectors.
Take part in the conversation – sign up now.
📣 Are you a youth curious about a career in the community sector?
Join us for Find Your Place: Discover the Community Sector, an engaging event where you’ll hear directly from people working in the field, discover different career paths, and learn about the opportunities—and challenges—that come from working in community organizations.
💭 The event features a one-hour panel with professionals in the community sector, a free lunch, and a networking hour with community organizations, including Y4Y!
And not only that—youth who attend will have the chance to enter a raffle with prizes worth a total of $250! 🎉
Ready to find your place? Register for the event today.
What can we do to help English-speaking youth (ESY) in Québec who face unique challenges in the job market?
Y4Y’s new collaborative research report with the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT), "Labour Market Experiences of English-speaking Youth”, explores the employment realities of ESY, the barriers they face in Québec’s workforce, and the pathways that lead to better employment futures.
Featuring cross-province youth consultations conducted by Y4Y in 2024–25, the report provides in-depth findings and recommendations based on Census statistics and youth themselves.
“Labour Market Experiences of English-speaking Youth” is available now.
Join a Network That Supports Youth Success
Is your organization dedicated to supporting young people? By joining the Y4Y Québec Network, you'll become part of a community committed to advancing youth leadership, engagement, and representation across Québec.
Organizational membership provides opportunities to connect with like-minded partners, access valuable resources, and increase your organization's visibility, all while contributing to a stronger collective impact for English-speaking youth.
Learn more and join us by visiting our Organizational Membership page.
Missed the webinar on labour market experiences of Québec’s English-speaking youth?
Watch now to discover what can be done to address the challenges facing English-speaking youth in the labour market, featuring key findings on youth employment, French-language confidence, mental health and regional youth workforce retention. Gain a clearer understanding of: the labour market experiences of Québec's English-speaking youth; the key barriers affecting employment and workforce participation; and practical recommendations for policymakers, employers, and community organizations.
Presented by The Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) and Youth for Youth Québec (Y4Y). The report will be out shortly. Stay tuned!
Click here to watch the webinar now.
Voting in Québec’s 2026 Election? Start here.
The video, created in collaboration with Apathy is Boring and Poli-jeunes, explores how Québec’s electoral system works, what you need to know about voting, why youth participation matters, and some of the key issues affecting young people in Québec and across Canada today. It is a great resource to spark discussion and encourage civic engagement among students.
Watch the video here.