Meet the Partners
Going to university or college is a huge deal - and whether you're the person going to university or college, or you're an adult who cares, you want to help the students make as smooth a transition as possible.
Three youth councils, York University's YSpace Markham, and Y2 Entrepreneurship Labs partnered to make this conference happen, and to hopefully give participants a chance to feel less apprehensive about the next chapter in your lives.
We wanted to share a bit about our organizations and our stories.
Three youth councils, York University's YSpace Markham, and Y2 Entrepreneurship Labs partnered to make this conference happen, and to hopefully give participants a chance to feel less apprehensive about the next chapter in your lives.
We wanted to share a bit about our organizations and our stories.
Platform For Youth Creativity (PYC)
Platform For Youth Creativity, or PYC, is a student-led council dedicated to providing youths in the GTA a welcoming platform to discover and express their creativity. Based in Markham, PYC has more than 100 members from high schools across York Region, and hosts multiple events a year. |
Prime Leaders Youth Collaborative (PLYC)
Prime Leaders Youth Collaborative, or PLYC, was previously known as PLYR and is a youth organization advocating youth to take action. Based in 3 locations in York Region, their vision is to empower and inspire others to do good deeds within the community. Combining visionary ideas, entrepreneurial talent and passionate drive, PLYC seeks to educate and effect action on current issues. PLYC actively cooperates with other youth organizations who share a common goal. |
Toronto Youth Network (TYN)
The Toronto Youth Network is a student-led organization in the Greater Toronto Area dedicated to growing students connections and allowing for networking with one another through numerous events held throughout the year. Their mission is to provide students with an atmosphere that facilitates learning, growth, as well as meeting amazing people during the process. |
Y2 Entrepreneurship Labs
Y2 Entrepreneurship Labs is an incubator for teens and pre-teens who are interested to learn more about entrepreneurship. Y2 teaches in school classrooms and hosts conferences to give students opportunities to learn how to solve problems by applying innovation and entrepreneurship tools. |
YSpace Markham
YSpace Markham is York University's community engagement centre located in Markham, engaging and supporting youth, entrepreneurs, and innovators. In addition to running programs (including partnering with other organizations) for innovators and entrepreneurs, YSpace also offers co-working space and operates a makerspace. |