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Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement (CEYE)
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Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement (CEYE) works with youth, youth service providers, researchers and governments to encourage youth participation in meaningful activities.
What CEYE Does
- Promotes, supports and evaluates youth engagement in community organizations and government programs
- Provides information, workshops and advice to youth, their parents, their communities and professionals
- Develops tools for measuring engagement
- Advises the federal government on programs and policies that target youth
- Shares research and information on youth engagement with stakeholders
The CEYE focuses on involving youth so they can benefit from the positive health outcomes associated with becoming more engaged in society. The Centre aims to engage youth on issues that affect them, such as democracy and citizenship, relationships and risky behaviors.
The CEYE is based at The Students Commission of Canada. Partners include:
- Brock University
- La Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF)
- St. Mary’s University
- Youth Launch
- the University of Regina
- the First Nations University of Canada, City of Vancouver,
- YouthNet/Réseau Ado
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Did You Know?
Youth gain skills and a sense of empowerment as individuals through meaningful participation and making healthy connections with positive peers and positive adults.
Being involved in a variety of activities is associated with positive results for young people.
Meaningful engagement is associated with the reduction of risky behaviour and an increase of participation in positive activities that contribute to community.
The community gains from the contributions that youth bring to organizations, activities and their relationships.
