CPRA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
SUCCESS STORIES
An ambitious greenspace plan for a
Prairie community
Town of Moosomin Parks and Recreation Board, Moosomin, SK
Bringing the values of accessibility and inclusion to life with an ‘Accessible Prom’ for all
Town of Kentville, NS
Learning about urban agriculture and community initiatives to locally produce healthy food
Loving Spoonful, Kingston, ON
Elevating the level of recreation and special events for an engaged community
Corporation of the township of Johnson, ON
Building on academic knowledge with community experience to achieve progress in diversity and inclusion
Municipality of Clarington, NWT
Youth helps Village of Fort Simpson
maintain its natural beauty
Village of Fort Simpson, NWT
A memorable work experience learning how to bring inclusion and accessibility to recreational programming
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS
Building a trail offering engagement with the natural landscapes behind iconic Group of Seven paintings
Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail Association, Marathon, ON
Inclusion role sparks Nova Scotia youth’s passion for
accessibility issues
Town of Lockeport, NS
YEE Grant Helps Youth Maintain Heart of the Community
Stony Mountain Community Centre, MB
Elevating the quality of recreational programming for a rapidly growing community
Town of Niverville, MB
Field work in a unique protected area solidifies student’s passion for working in conservation
Wagner Natural Area Society, Acheson, AB
Hiring a dedicated garden manager helps unique outdoor school enrich its educational programming
Terra Nova Nature School, Thompson Community Association, Richmond, BC
YEE Equitable Program Intern Makes Lasting Impressions on West Hants
West Hants, NS
Youth recreation leaders step up for their
communities during pandemic lockdowns
Recreation and Parks Association of Nunavut, NU
Preserving and enhancing a
community’s natural environment
Rural Municipality of three lakes, SK
CPRA funding supports expansion of camp programming to meet community needs
City of Nelson, BC
YEE funding Helps After-School Program Leader Build Confidence, Community Connections
Parksville, BC
Participation in CPRA employment program helps young man launch career in recreation
Ingersoll, ON
Building recreational leadership
for the future
Rural Municipality of Bengough, SK
Local teen working to engage his peers in rewarding recreational programming
Northern Loco, Fort Providence, NWT
Youth helps plan and create mountain-bike
trails to enhance the sport he loves
Rossburn Subdivision Trail Association, Rossburn, MB
Developing a rewarding career and engaging Indigenous youth in sports and active living
Aboriginal Sport and Recreation, NB
Employment placement boosts wellness programming and helps a young professional develop clarity on her future career
Hay River, NWT
Boosting capacity to reach stakeholders and deliver services through virtual engagement
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA), Regina, SK
Blazing a trail with a community’s first-ever recreation program and investing in an employee’s recreation career
Rural Municipality of West Interlake, MB
Supporting mental wellness in an Indigenous community by enhancing sports and recreation opportunities
Eskasoni Sports and Recreation / Eskasoni Mental Health, NS
Engaging with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration
Alberta Recreation and Parks Association,
Edmonton, AB
An initiative to expand access and enhance the quality of
community sport and recreation
Municipality of the county of
Antigonish, NS
Experiential education in nature helps build children’s confidence and resiliency
Town of Meadowville, NS
Learning about the eradication of invasive species and preservation of vital ecosystems
Municipality of North Cowichan, BC
Fostering inclusion and success for individuals of all abilities in recreational programming
Clarington, ON
Increasing access to healthy food and engaging people to build healthier communities
Kingston, ON
Fostering physical literacy and building capacity for recreation and sport in rural and remote communities
Yellowknife, NT
Newcomer to Canada embraces youth
engagement role in the community
New Westminster, BC
Learning to wear “multiple hats” working in the
parks sector and beyond in a small municipality
Rexton, NB
Play infused with science helps
boost children’s summer program
Flat Band Bay Inc., NL
