Free Digital Skills & Social Media Training for Youth (Ages 13–30)

Press Release

February 20, 2026

Youth are invited to join a FREE, hands-on Digital Skills & Social Media Management Training through the Youth Engagement Program (YEG), led by the Ontario Learning Development Foundation and funded by the Canada Service Corps.

Participants will gain real-world skills in:
Digital marketing & social media strategy
Content creation & branding
Campaign planning & analytics
Designing with Canva, Adobe Spark & Sway
Building a professional digital portfolio

After training, youth will complete 120 volunteer hours with local organizations, receive mentorship and wraparound supports (loaner laptops & Presto passes for eligible participants), and earn a Canada Service Corps Certificate recognizing their leadership and community impact.

Live Online (Zoom) – Choose Your Cohort:
Thursdays: March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th | 5–7 p.m.
Saturdays: March 21th, 28th, April 4th, 11th | 10 a.m.– 12 p.m.

Register here: https://forms.gle/DFXgUD7pGqvmKgCP9
Questions? Contact Tamara Konadu Awuah at ypa@oldf.org | 416-628-3786

Please share with youth who would benefit from building valuable digital and leadership skills while making a difference in their communities!

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