Insights and Impact: Empowering the Next GenerationÂ
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Stay informed and inspired with our latest articles, research, and success stories centered on youth empowerment, community impact, and the skills needed for a rapidly changing world. Discover how The YOU Power Project™ is partnering with economic leaders, educators, and communities to prepare the next generation for meaningful careers and community contributions.
Hey there, purposeful parent đź‘‹
Can we offer a gentle reframe today?
In a world that rushes to praise talent, it’s easy to think your youth has to be the best. the most creative, the smartest, the most naturally gifted.
But here’s what we’ve learned from years of working with youths through our Passion ...
Hey Purposeful Parent đź‘‹
Here’s something you deserve to know:
NASA once ran a creativity test on youths.
At age 5, 98% scored as creative geniuses.
By age 15, only 12% did.
And by adulthood? Just 2%.
Pretty shocking, right?
But here’s the good news: your youth’s creativity hasn’t disappeared. It’s still th...
What happens when a Youth gets to build something they care about?
They show up.
They lead.
They own it.
At The YOU Power Project, we’ve watched students create eco-friendly brands, host art shows, teach workshops, and run donation drives, because they wanted to, not because it was for a grade.
Here...
“Soft Skills Are the New Hard Skills: Preparing Youth to Fly, Not Just Perch”
There’s a quote I come back to often when speaking to educators, families, and youth:
A bird doesn’t trust the branch—it trusts its wings.
In a world changing at the pace of a daily software update, the question we must ...
2025 Education Trends: What’s Next and How We’re Leading the Way
As we step into 2025, the world of education is evolving faster than ever before. Technology, global challenges, and shifting workforce demands are reshaping how we prepare students for the future. Here are some of the most significan...
The Future of Youth Education: A Community Vision for Talent Development
Education is not just a cornerstone of individual success; it’s the foundation of thriving communities and an equitable society. This week, MIT made headlines with a groundbreaking announcement: starting in 2025, undergraduate...
The YOU Power Project recently launched a powerful initiative in the South Georgian Bay region designed to empower young minds, ignite entrepreneurial thinking, and foster community connections. Our Student Summer Ventures program invited youth aged 10-18 from Municipalities across Simcoe and Grey C...
Today’s youth are navigating an increasingly complex path to adulthood, facing heightened challenges in joining the workforce, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. Research from the Future Skills Centre highlights the risks young people face during economic downturns, such as "labour marke...
