Sights and sounds at VCC’s Broadway Youth Resource Centre are just like your average high school. There’s colourful artwork on the walls, class schedules posted and teenagers chit-chatting.
But what’s special about the centre is that it’s really not like a high school at all. The 35-or-so students who go to the off-campus facility every day receive self-paced, one-on-one instruction. Acknowledging that everyone’s situation is unique, the centre offers grade 10 and 11 courses to learners who need individualized help; an approach you just can’t find in your average high school.
Here’s the challenge: the centre relies on funding from VCC, charitable organizations, and the private sector to deliver its programs.
“Your contributions mean having hot tea and toast in the morning for our students, new technology, field trips and class materials we couldn’t operate without,” said Garth Manning, instructor, during a recognition event for Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life, and Variety - The Children’s Charity. Combined, these organizations donated roughly $23,500 to the centre.
VCC’s adult basic education intermediate program for youth prepares students aged 15 to 18 for entry into the high school system, a career program or employment.
Variety – The Children’s Charity has supported the ABE youth program since 2002, having donated close to $85,000. Since 2009, through their national corporate citizenship program, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life have committed $80,000 to support VCC initiatives.
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