Niagara Catholic Part of Partnership to Support Local Black Youth

Friday, 5 February 2021 14:00

By Linda Morgan

The Niagara Catholic District School Board has launched a mentorship program to support black youth.

Together with TOES (Tools of Empowerment for Success), the "What They See is What They Will Be" mentorship program has been created.

The program is designed to meet the needs of black youth across specific industries and career fields.

These include data analysis, education, literary and the performing arts, and health and mental health.

Additionally, two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to post-secondary students studying any of the areas in the program.

More details on the program can be found here.

More from Local News

Welland adopts 2026 Budget with 4.01% increase

The city of Welland officially adopted their 2026 budget with a 4.01% tax levy increase. This equates to an approx. $78 increase for the average homeowner.
Port Colborne Man Charged with Child Luring

Police have released the Snapchat names they say he used earlier this year
Social Assistance Recipients Receiving Help

The City of Niagara Falls working on pilot program
Man Faces Multiple Impaired Driving Charges

This is in relation to a 3-vehicle crash in Wainfleet back in September
Police Looking for Stolen Wine

They say a suspect broke in using an ATV
Airport Working to End Sexual Exploitation

RCMP and Crimestoppers are also partners
Ontario Student Learning Under Review

Student standard testing results improving
Senior Seriously Hurt in Parking Lot

Police say it happened in a St. Catharines parking lot, the senior hit by a vehicle