Nechako Lakes youth to have easier path to post-secondary with UNBC partnership

The partnership between UNBC, School District 91 (SD91), and Rio Tinto is being expanded to support youth in northern BC.

Through a $250,000 commitment over four years, Rio Tinto is supporting UNBC’s Active Minds Integrated Youth and Student Engagement Initiative, expanding youth programming across the Nechako Watershed.

Rio Tinto is also providing $150,000 over the next three years to SD91 to strengthen long-running youth engagement programs.

According to UNBC, the initiatives will focus on Indigenous youth, culturally-safe learning experiences and preparing students for a successful transition into higher education and the workforce.

It will also develop and deliver regionally-based, science-focused programming in collaboration with community partners to ensure the content meets the needs of students, families and communities.

The programs aim to introduce students to post-secondary education and career pathways, while building core competencies for success.

UNBC said this  builds on a strong foundation between UNBC and Rio Tinto, with a history of joint efforts in research, education and community-based projects.

More information can be found on UNBC’s website here.