Youth Skill Development
Choose your own (early employment) adventure at BGC!
Calling all youth entering Grade 9 to Grade 12 (ages 13-18) who are at the start of their early employment adventures!
Take the first step!
The first step in your adventure is to register to become a BGC volunteer. Once we receive your application, we will be in touch to schedule an orientation and share information about the upcoming placement and training opportunities!
Earn your mandatory community service hours for secondary school graduation this summer with our program! Choose to attend all sessions for the full forty hours or select those that interest you. Explore community issues, engage with organizations, and make a difference! Spend half your time learning and the rest taking action through community projects and supporting children at the BGC London Day Camp. Fulfill graduation requirements, learn about your community, and acquire new skills.
London Youth Action Team
This program is designed to empower youth in their path to leadership and in preparation for the careers.
This free program is running from July 8th to August 21st. Check out the details, schedule, and online registration.
Topics covered include:
Youth Homelessness
Animal Welfare
Truth and Reconciliation
Anti-Bullying Awareness
Environment and Climate Change
Mental Health
Social Media Safety
Inclusivity (racial, gender, identity, LGBTQ2S+, cultural)
Child Welfare
YOUNG LEADERS ACADEmY
This pilot program is designed to help youth embark on a journey of self discovery and lay the groundwork for future leadership success.
This free program is running in 2 session. Session 1 from July 5th to 18th and session 2 is running from August 2nd to 15th, including orientations.
Check out the details, schedule, and online registration for session 1 and session 2.
Topics covered include:
Strengths Exploration
Fundamental Skill Development
Interactive Learning
Mentorship and Guidence
Future Focused: Discover Careers In Medicine
Join our Future Focused series for an exciting two-day session exploring the world of medicine! With peers from Schulich Medicine and Dentistry, students will dive into Medical Science, learning fundamental techniques and exploring career pathways. Don't miss this chance to ignite your child's passion for healthcare!
This free program is happening on July 24th, 25th from 8:30am to 1:30pm.
Contact us if you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you! Email Summer or call 519-434-9115 ext. 240.
BGC London and the Canadian Red Cross are collaborating to help prepare our local youth for future job opportunities. These courses are open to all youth in the community; no Club membership required.
canadian Red Cross Courses and More
Date: To be determined
For youth 15+ years old and adults
$45 per person
Learn the importance of food safety and how to serve food safely.
Receive a certificate from TrainCan, Inc. for completing Basics.fst course.
Contact Arden if you have any questions. (Email or call ext. 257)
Safe Food Handling
Course registration full?
Sign up to learn when new courses are offered!
Use the linked Google Form to start the registration process for upcoming Red Cross Courses, and/or to get on the waitlist for future Red Cross Courses being delivered with the Club. Reach out to training@bgclondon.ca if you have any questions about any Red Cross Course offerings.