--- title: Youth Programs --- [![Careers of the Future Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/careers_of_the_future_logo_2.webp?width=333&height=112&name=careers_of_the_future_logo_2.webp)](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en-ca) [![Careers of the Future Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/careers_of_the_future_logo.webp?width=333&height=112&name=careers_of_the_future_logo.webp)](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en-ca) 🇬🇧 English - 🇬🇧 English ✓ - 🇫🇷 Français ✓ - [Youth Programs](https://careersofthefuture.ca/youth-programs) - [Career Pathways](https://careersofthefuture.ca/career-pathways) - [Future Careers](https://careersofthefuture.ca/new-future-careers) - [NGen Youth News](https://careersofthefuture.ca/ngen-youth-news) ## Youth Programs Whether you're an educator or a student, programs across Canada are designed to empower students to kick-start their careers in advanced manufacturing, and technology. Discover programs, activities, and partnerships that bring real-world, hands-on experiences into the classroom. From robotics and coding to space exploration and skilled trades, there's something to inspire every future innovator. ![Actua logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Actua_Logo_Cobalt.png) ## [Actua Canada’s largest STEM outreach organization, representing 43 universities and colleges that engage youth, ages 6-26, in STEM learning experiences.](https://actua.ca/) ![amii logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/amii.png) ## [Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII) Advances AI research, talent development, and industry adoption to support future-ready skills and innovation.](https://www.amii.ca/) ![BGC canada logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/BGCcanadalogo.png) ## [BGC Canada Delivers community-based programs supporting life skills, confidence, and well-being for children and youth.](https://bgccan.com) ![Chatterhigh Logo ](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/Chatterhigh%20Logo%20png-min.png) ## [Chatterhigh A gamified career-exploration platform engaging youth in post-secondary and career pathways, including advanced manufacturing.](https://chatterhigh.com/) ![connectednorth](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/connectednorth.png) ## [Connected North Uses live, interactive virtual sessions to connect students in remote Indigenous communities with mentors and learning experiences.](https://connectednorth.org) ![firstbookcanadalogo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/firstbookcanadalogo.png) ## [First Book Canada Removes barriers to education by providing free and low-cost books and learning resources to underserved communities.](https://firstbookcanada.org) ![first robotics canada logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/FIRSTRegionHorz_Canada-min.png) ## [*FIRST* Robotics Canada *FIRST®* inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills.](https://firstroboticscanada.org/) ![futurpreneur logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/logo+futurpreneur.webp) ## [Futurpreneur Canada Supports young entrepreneurs with financing, mentorship, and tools to start and scale businesses across Canada.](https://futurpreneur.ca/en/) ![inspiretechcanada](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/inspiretechcanada.png) ## [InspireTech Canada InspireTech Canada’s mission is to educate and inspire youth globally. By providing learners with access to innovative opportunities, experiential learning, and industry standard tools and software’s, we hope to prepare students for the careers of the future.](https://www.inspiretechcanada.ca/) ![MIS logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/MIS.png) ## [Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC The annual Make It Safe Youth Challenge inspires and empowers young people to engage with safety and manufacturing through creative, hands‑on problem‑solving.](https://safetyalliancebc.ca/makeitsafe/new-make-it-safe-youth-challenge/) ![Martin Family Initiative logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/MFNpng.png) ## [Martin Family Initiative Delivers Indigenous-led entrepreneurship and financial-literacy programming to strengthen economic well-being in Indigenous communities.](https://themfi.ca) ![NFTEC Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/NFTEC%20Logo.png) ## [NFTEC Provides entrepreneurship education that builds business skills, confidence, and career readiness for youth.](https://nfte.com) ![SIITPrimary\_\_rgb](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/SIITPrimary__rgb.png) ## [SIIT The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies offers extensive programs for youth in technology and future careers.](https://siit.ca/) ![simply technologies](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/simply%20technologies.jpeg) ## [Simply Technologies Simply Technologies helps schools and small shops succeed with CNC through practical training, real support, and equipment designed for everyday users.](https://simplytechnologies.xyz/) ![Skills Alberta](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/pngwing.com%20(1)-min.png) ## [Skills Alberta Skills Alberta promotes excellence in trades and technology careers through skills competitions, hands-on programs for students and resources for educators.](https://skillsalberta.com/) ![Logo\_SkillsCompetences-Canada](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/Logo_SkillsCompetences-Canada_CMYK-04-removebg-preview-min.png) ## [Skills Canada Skills Canada helps youth explore various career possibilities in the world of skilled trades and technologies.](https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/) ![logo-skillscompetences-canada-ontario-rgb-skills-canada-ontario-logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/167-1678749_logo-skillscompetences-canada-ontario-rgb-skills-canada-ontario-logo-min.png) ## [Skills Ontario Skills Ontario is building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce. We enable and empower all youth to consider a career in the skilled trades and technologies.](https://www.skillsontario.com/) ![sc\_logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Website/sc_logo_col_videoK_b-min.png) ## [Students Commission of Canada An organization dedicated to collaborating with others to create a world where young people are valued, heard, and empowered to turn their ideas into actions that improve their lives, their peers, and their communities.](https://www.studentscommission.ca/) ![Youth\_Culture\_LogoPNG](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hubfs/Youth_Culture_LogoPNG.png) ## [Youth Culture Inc. Programs From podcasts to classroom visits and learning materials, Youth Culture Inc.'s programs engage kids and youth in the future of Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation.](https://youthculture.com/ngen/) [![Ngen-Logo](https://careersofthefuture.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/NGEN%20LOGO.png?width=250&height=83&name=NGEN%20LOGO.png "Ngen-Logo")](https://careersofthefuture.ca/?hsLang=en-ca) ©2025 Next Generation Manufacturing Canada. All Rights Reserved. - [ABOUT](https://careersofthefuture.ca/about) - [CONTACT](https://careersofthefuture.ca/contact) - [PRIVACY POLICY](https://careersofthefuture.ca/privacy-policy)