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 | South Simcoe Youth Councils | |
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Trillium Foundation, NT Temps Inc., Nottawasaga Futures, Nottawasaga CEDC, Honda Canada, F&P Manufacturing, CIBC and the Town of Innisfil. |
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Develop and support three independently functioning Youth Councils in South Simcoe that will provide a forum for rural youth to gain ownership, responsibility, connectivity, and a voice in improvements to the community that supports the needs of young people. |
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A Corporate Administrator for this initiative is located in the three offices, Alliston, Bradford and Stroud.
The three Councils YNOT ATNET (AT NET is an acronym for Adjala Tosorontio, New Tecumseth and Essa), Bradford West Gwillimbury, and Innisfil are all up and going with over 85 members. The focus of these Councils for this year include: enhanced environmental sustainability; creating political equality; enhancing and supporting social opportunities; and improving access through rural transportation strategies.
The YNOT web site was launched in May 2005 and is in the process of being redesigned. A business plan was developed and a corporate calling program implemented. To date there are three major corporate partners: Honda Canada, F&P Manufacturing and CIBC. Additionally 17 businesses have contributed in-kind donations. |
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