T.E.C.H - Technology Empowerment Community Hub
Registration for YSS TECH Training for September 2025 Cohort is now open!
Building youth's capacity is our primary goal to respond to our mission to empower youth on their journey to reaching their full potential. At YSS Canada, we believe every young person deserves the tools and support to thrive in today’s digital world. Our TECH Training Program is a free, 12-week virtual initiative that builds youth capacity through hands-on learning, mentorship, and skill-building in the technology sector.
Designed for youth aged 15 to 30, the program breaks down barriers to access and empowers participants with the confidence, knowledge, and real-world experience needed to succeed in tech careers and beyond.
Cohort April 2025
💻 1.Digital Literacy
Build essential digital skills for work, school, and life. Learn how to use email professionally, navigate the internet safely, and think critically about your digital footprint. These foundational skills set the stage for success in tech, and beyond.
What You’ll Learn
🛡️3.Cybersecurity
Online safety is more important than ever. This module teaches you how to spot threats, create strong passwords, browse safely, and explore careers in cybersecurity. These are life-long skills for personal and professional protection.
☁️2.Cloud Computing
Explore the tools that power collaboration in a digital-first world. Learn how to use platforms like Google Drive and Dropbox, share documents, and stay secure in the cloud. Discover career paths in one of the fastest-growing fields.
📊5.Data Analytics
Get hands-on with data. Learn how to collect, organize, and visualize information to uncover insights and make smarter decisions. These in-demand skills apply to almost every career today.
Our TECH Training Program covers five core modules, each designed to build confidence and job-ready skills:
📈4.Digital Marketing
Get hands-on with data. Learn how to collect, organize, and visualize information to uncover insights and make smarter decisions. These in-demand skills apply to almost every career today.
Cohort September 2024
More About The Program
Period
💻 12 Weeks of virtual training
🕒 Just 2–3 hours a week (flexible)
📅 September–December 2025
🧑🏫 Led by professional trainers
BIPOC youth (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) ages 15-30 living in Ottawa
Who Can Apply
What You’ll Gain
🧠 Build digital confidence
🤝 Connect with mentors & peers
🎓 Earn a Certificate of Completion
💼 Get career & employment support
What we offer is a resourceful and safe space to grow within: Our aim is that everyone feels comfortable and supported with no Boundaries!
YSS Canada is a solid support system for Ottawa's BIPOC youth (15-30), providing an empathetic ear and fostering connections that transcend social, emotional, and cultural challenges. Our programs are led and implemented by individuals who share the same characteristics as the youth in the program - fostering a sense of belonging while offering services that meet everyone's needs.
If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to register, please reach out to info@ysscanada.ca for more information.
We are currently accepting youth 15-30 years to join our TECH Training - Cohort September 2025
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