Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI)
On February 14, 2006, Minister Mary Anne Chambers, of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, announced that the Ontario Government would be funding various youth opportunity initiatives, as part of the government’s new strategy to address the growing needs of our youth.
The Youth In Policing Initiative is a summer employment program with the Ottawa Police Service for youth 14-17 years of age and attending a secondary school program. The goal of the Youth in Policing Initiative is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations. This program is for youth who may experience barriers to success and who can benefit from an opprtunity like this.
For eight weeks during July and August, the participant will work in various Sections of the Ottawa Police Service, support community initiatives and learn valuable life and employment skills. As well, participants will be afforded the opportunity to participate in the Co-operative Education program. Upon successful completion of the Co-operative Education program, participants may receive credits towards their secondary school program.
The application process for the 2012 YIPI Program is now closed.
Check back in January 2013 for information to on how to apply for the 2013 YIPI Program.
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View YIPI poster
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Youth in Policing Initiative Mandate: - To promote youth participation in and exposure to the work environment through diverse, educational and productive work assignments;
- To enhance the relationship between the police and the youth we serve;
- To provide positive employment opportunity over the summer months for youth;
- To promote the Ottawa Police Service as an employer of choice
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