Empowering the Next Generation
At ASCA, we believe that youth are the heartbeat of our future and the bridge between heritage and possibility. This page is dedicated to connecting young people with opportunities that nurture their talents, strengthen leadership skills, and celebrate cultural identity. Through mentorship, community engagement, and access to vital resources, we aim to inspire a generation that leads with confidence, compassion, and pride in their African roots. “Inspiring Youth. Building Leaders. Shaping the Future.”
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“Connect. Grow. Thrive.”
Explore the links below to discover programs, services, and opportunities designed to support and empower youth in Vancouver and beyond.
UBC Free Online Courses
Browse free online courses in a variety of subjects. University of British Columbia courses found below can be audited for free, or students can choose to receive a verified certificate for a small fee.
Harvard Free Online Courses
Free Courses Certificated Courses Content Business Health Leadership Government Data and Computer Science —flexible, expert-led courses
Coursera Free Online Courses
Free courses can help you learn coding languages like Python and JavaScript, data analysis techniques, and web development fundamentals.
Standford Free Online Courses
Standford free online courses provide you with an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills and study new and emerging topics. Learn from Stanford instructors and industry experts at no cost to you.
The University of Alberta Free Online Resources
Free online courses called Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs. MOOCs are often produced by universities, or subject experts and range in length.
McGill Free Online Courses
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are online courses that are open access and have unlimited participation. The following MOOC providers compile and host courses from various post-secondary institutions
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Empower Your Future
Youth represent the promise of tomorrow and the energy that drives positive change. ASCA’s Youth Resources page connects young people to information, mentorship, and community initiatives that strengthen both personal and cultural identity. By promoting inclusivity, collaboration, and opportunity, we empower youth to become ambassadors of hope and leaders of transformation within their communities
- Explore Youth Resources
- Find Support & Opportunities
- Discover What’s Next
- Start Your Journey
“Lead Boldly. Dream Freely. Rise Together.”
ASCA celebrates the creativity, resilience, and potential of young people everywhere. This page serves as a hub of opportunity — providing access to programs, training, and community connections that help youth grow as leaders in sports, culture, and beyond. Together, we’re building a generation that not only dreams big but also acts boldly to shape a more inclusive and inspired world.
City of Vancouver
Review links to resources in the following categories:
Directions Youth Services
Directions Youth Services offers a range of programs and services to support youth under the age of 25 who are in crisis, experiencing homelessness, or are precariously housed as a result of abuse, neglect, substance use or mental health challenges. We welcome and serve all youth.
Broadway Youth Resource Centre
This Vancouver youth service provides a one-stop center for social, health, education, housing, substance use support, employment, and life skills services.
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood
Drive Youth Employment Services is an offsite program of Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House and satellite of WorkBC Vancouver Northeast. We support youth ages 16-30 on their path to sustainable employment by providing resource room and case management services.
Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance use Resources
- Sexual abuse supports
- Mental health supports
- Medical services
- Counselling
- Chat options
- Programs and places to go
Youth Services Community Outreach Programs
Services are provided one-to-one to youth on an outreach basis in the community. The workers support youth to meet their identified goals which may include securing safe and stable housing, participating in educational programs, accessing employment programs, exiting an unsafe situation and / or connecting to other resources and supports.