Youth

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Perth East is committed to providing great resources for youth in our community. Check out the Township of Perth East Perth4Youth Community Engagement Strategic Plan to see some of the initiatives we are working towards.

Perth East Youth Action Council 

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The Perth East Youth Action Council is meeting monthly at the Perth East Recreation Complex! Come and join us!

PEYAC Pamphlet

PEYAC Poster 

Perth East Youth Action Council Terms of Reference

 

Date

Agenda

Meeting Notes

 December 3, 2024

 December 3, 2024 Agenda

 December 3, 2024 Minutes 

 November 4, 2024

 November 4, 2024 Agenda

 November 4, 2024 Minutes

 October 7, 2024

 

 October 7, 2024 Minutes 

 July 30, 2024

 July 30, 2024 Agenda

 July 30, 2024 Minutes 

 July 2, 2024  July 2, 2024 Agenda   July 2, 2024 Minutes

 June 4, 2024 

 June 4, 2024 Agenda

 June 4, 2024 Minutes 

 May 15, 2024

 May 15, 2024 Agenda

 May 15, 2024 Minutes 

 April 24, 2024

 April 24, 2024 Agenda

 April 24, 2024 Minutes 

 April 3, 2024  April 3rd, 2024 Agenda  April 3, 2024 Minutes 
 March 6, 2024   March 6, 2024 Agenda   March 6, 2024 Minutes 
 February 7, 2024  February 7, 2024 Agenda   February 7, 2024 Minutes
 January 11, 2024  January 11, 2024 Agenda   January 11, 2024 Minutes
 December 7, 2023

 December 7, 2023 Agenda 

 December 7, 2024 Minutes 
 November 9, 2024  November 9, 2023 Agenda   November 9, 2023 Minutes
 October 17, 2023  October 17, 2023 Agenda  October 17, 2023 Minutes
 October 4, 2023

 October 4, 2023 Agenda

 October 4, 2023 Minutes
 September 20, 2023

 September 20, 2023 Agenda

 September 20, 2023 Minutes
 June 1, 2023

 June 1, 2023 Agenda

 June 1, 2023 Minutes
 May 17, 2023  May 17, 2023 Agenda   May 17, 2023 Minutes
 July 25, 2019

 July 25th, 2019 Agenda 

 July 25, 2019 Minutes 
 June 25, 2019

 June 25th, 2019 Agenda

 June 25, 2019 Minutes
 May 28, 2019

 May 28th, 2019 Agenda 

 May 28, 2019 Minutes 

 

We will be looking to host our meetings in a new community each month so follow our social media pages for all the info! 

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Interested but not too sure what youth councils are? Take a look here at our Youth Action Council Pamphlet!

Check out what some other great Youth Action Councils are doing to see if it is something you are interested in!  

Minto Youth Action Council

Wilmot Youth Action Council

For more information, contact the Recreation Coordinator or by calling 519-595-8375 ext 325.
Get Involved in Your Community 
Looking to volunteer? Check out I Volunteer Perth Huron  to find all the available opportunities!  

Check out the Community Organization page to see which clubs and organizations you could get involved with today.

Make sure to follow the Perth East Recreation and Community Services Facebook Page to see posts for volunteer opportunities! 

Prosper in Perth 

Young professionals in Perth County are being recognized for their accomplishments in their careers and sharing their stories.

Check out the Youth Profiles who are living and working in Perth County. 

Finishing or Furthering Your Education

There are many universities and colleges within a short driving distance from Perth East. The list below offers different services that may be a good fit for you!

Jobs and Job Resources

There are some great services available in Perth County to help you find a job or further your skills.

  • Opportunity Lives Here Job Board
    • This site has a diverse cross-section of industries in Perth County, Stratford and St. Marys that post job opportunities for people at every skill level.
  • Conestoga Career Centre
    • This Centre is your one stop shop for career direction, individual employment supports, and self-employment. These resources are available at no cost to the public. Connect with them for:
      • Career Advising
      • Job Search Supports
      • Information on Community resources, careers, local labour market, training and job opportunities
      • Free public access to computers and printers for job search and training research
      • And much more! 
  • Employment Ontario 
  • Partners in Employment 
    • This not-for-profit organization assists job seekers and employers to match talents and skills. They help job seekers with online job searching, developing resumes, cover letters and getting you ready for the interview process. There are locations in Listowel and Stratford. 
Training and Development Programs

Are you interested in completing an apprenticeship or gaining new skills for employment? Here is a list of local training and development programs that may be of interest to you!

211 Ontario and ConnectYouth Perth Huron

211 Ontario is a helpline and online database of Ontario's community and Social Services. 211 is answered and updated by highly trained specialists. 

Visit their website to learn about the services available for youth including shelters for youth, young parent resources and youth/summer employment. 

ConnectYouth Perth Huron is an online local database for youth in Perth and Huron Counties to help them make educated decisions about their lives. 

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