OCLS: Youth Grants, Jobs and University Applications

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Time: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Address: 76 Larkin Drive, Nepean, ON

Event Overview

This free public session is designed for high school students and focuses on youth grants, summer job applications, and university applications. OCLS hopes to help students discover resources earlier, plan with more confidence, and connect personal interests with skills, leadership, and community involvement.

The session will introduce government grants and funds available to youth, and explain how innovation projects, community service, and leadership experience can support student growth. Two students who are entering university will share their application experience, and a Grade 11 student will share practical experience applying for summer jobs at Nokia, Ericsson, and similar companies.

Free Public Session High School Students Youth Grants University Applications Summer Jobs

Event Information

Time: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM

Address: 76 Larkin Drive, Nepean, ON

Audience: High school students and parents interested in university planning, job applications, and youth project funding

Format: Free public session

Session Topics

Youth Grants and Community Projects

Learn about government grants and funds for youth, and how students can build innovation, community involvement, and leadership through project-based initiatives.

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University Application Process

Two students entering university will share their application journey, including timelines, preparation, documents, and key points students should pay attention to during the process.

Summer Job Applications

A Grade 11 student will share experience applying for summer jobs at Nokia, Ericsson, and similar companies, including how to find opportunities, prepare a resume, apply, and interview.

Speaker

Jenny Yuan

Merivale High School IB Diploma Graduate
University of Waterloo Computer Science
Software Engineering Intern at Nokia Future Tech Program

Jenny Yuan recently graduated from Merivale High School, earning her IB Diploma, and will be attending the University of Waterloo to study Computer Science. A former OPDL soccer player, she balances her passion for sports, including school sports and soccer refereeing, with her interests in robotics and coding. Last summer, she interned at Nokia as a Software Engineering Intern in the Future Tech program. She is excited to share her experiences from high school, the university application process, and the lessons she learned along the way to help other students navigate their own journeys.

Andy Han

Founder of redshifted.ca
Software internship at Ericsson
Grade 11 IB Student.

Andy Han is the founder of Redshifted, a youth-led non-profit making tech education more accessible. Balancing rigorous IB academics with competitive robotics, he is currently completing a software internship at Ericsson and recently won first place at "Hack the Mountain", a university level hackathon.

Michael Wang

Merivale High School IB Diploma Graduate
Carleton University Computer Science
Software Engineering Intern at Nokia Future Tech Program

Michael Wang recently graduated from Merivale High School with an IB Diploma and will be attending Carleton University to study Computer Science. He competed as a swimmer at the NCSSAA and OFSAA levels, actively participated in school athletics, and taught piano at Barrhaven Music Academy in his spare time. Last summer, he worked as a Verification Testing Intern in Nokia's Future Tech Optical Network Services (ONS) program. He will share how to discover a passion for your chosen field, practical tips for the application process, and general advice for making a successful transition to post-secondary education.

Who Should Attend

High school students who want to understand university applications and future program choices
Students who want to apply for summer jobs and build real work experience
Students interested in community service, leadership, youth grants, and project funding
Parents who want to support their children in planning for university, jobs, and community projects

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If you are a teenager or a parent and would like to keep learning about upcoming activities and opportunities, please scan the QR code below to join the OCLS Youth Community.

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Helping High School Students See Opportunities Earlier

Finding a job, applying to university, and applying for youth grants are connected by initiative, communication, project experience, community involvement, and long-term planning. Students and parents are welcome to join and learn from practical, real-life experience.