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Empower YOUth Conference
Saturday, November 23

Langara College, 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver


As someone who works directly with youth, you are an invaluable member of your community, making a significant difference in the lives of youth every day.

This conference has been created specifically for you – a space to gather new ideas and inspiration, and to connect with a community of youth workers from across British Columbia.

About Empower YOUth

What is Empower YOUth? Empower YOUth is BCRPA’s biennial conference organized specifically for anyone who works directly with youth and youth programming. Every other year, over 120 professionals in the youth sector attend this conference to learn about promising practices, leading edge programs, new tools, resources and approaches to youth programming, and critical services that can support their daily work. 

Who Attends Empower YOUth? Attendees at Empower YOUth include ​youth workers, recreational program staff, outreach workers, youth workers, youth counsellors, social service workers, teachers, activists, supervisors and more, who are looking to connect with new ideas, and with other peers and colleagues.