Education and training in Winnipeg, Manitoba
NEEDS - Youth After School Program
Offered by Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.)
In short
To assist newcomer youth successfully settle and integrate into society through social-recreational activities as well as to provide educational support through homework help and opportunities to build their English language skills.
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 4-8pm; Friday 4-6 pm
- Who it is for
- Youth, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Youth, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, People who get me, Rest and recreation, Help with my mental health, Making and creating, A way to give back or have a say
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 251A Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3C9
- How to reach
- (204) 940-1263 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
To assist newcomer youth successfully settle and integrate into society through social-recreational activities as well as to provide educational support through homework help and opportunities to build their English language skills.
The program has several important components; each designed to provide newcomer youth with a safe and welcoming environment as they build their skills and abilities as a means of assisting their integration into the greater Winnipeg community.
Program Includes:
- Homework support (one-on-one, exam study sessions)
- Weekly computer classes, informal opportunities to increase computer skills
- Sports: basketball, soccer, seasonal sport activities, free gym time
- Special Events: field trips to community resources, festivals, community celebrations
- Recreation: art activities, cooking classes, dance, drama, music lessons
- Newcomer Youth Civic Engagement Project
Individual or group psycho-social support is provided by social workers on an as needed basis
Who can use it?
Newcomer youth, ages 12 until the end of high school
When is it open?
NEEDS - Youth After School Program is open Monday-Thursday 4-8pm; Friday 4-6 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (204) 940-1263, or use the website.
Listed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
251A Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3C9
251A Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3C9Winnipeg, Manitoba
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