WHO ARE WE?
Youth Taking Flight
“Soaring To New Heights”
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VISION STATEMENT:
Propelling youth to embrace their creativity, learn STEM, learn to lead and leave an enduring mark on the world.
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OUR MISSION:
Youth Taking Flight is a dynamic youth-serving organization committed to delivering engaging and impactful STEM educational experiences for young people, with a special emphasis on Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour aged 12-24. Through a vibrant and relational approach, we inspire creativity, provide specialized skills training, and deliver transformative programs that foster positive growth and development in youth.
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Founded in 2017, Youth Taking Flight has been at the forefront of providing exciting and hands-on learning opportunities in Aerospace and Aviation, Digital Literacy, Workplace Skills Development, Leadership, and Mentorship Training. We empower youth by involving them in every aspect of program planning and execution, ensuring their voices and ideas shape our initiatives.
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YTF engages youth through interactive learning experiences and offers comprehensive wellness support, helping them build strong peer networks. We strive to connect youth with mentors in STEM, introduce them to new career pathways, and increase awareness of the remarkable achievements of Black innovators in Canada and globally.
OUR MANDATE
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To work with youth, particularly those at risk, to promote positive self-development
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To promote the increased involvement and participation of black, indigenous and youth of colour in STEM learning
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To create a platform for youth to network, share ideas, and build positive support systems
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To develop youth leaders and mentors.
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To achieve gender parity in all programs promoting involvement of girls in STEM
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To provide affordable programs for youth
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To expose youth to new pathways and potential careers in STEM