Programs
Six areas of development.
YPHS supports young people across six development areas. Support is individualized — we focus on what matters for your pathway.
Individualized, not one-size-fits-all.
YPHS does not run a fixed schedule of standalone programs that every young person attends in sequence. Instead, we work with each young person to identify what they need and connect them with the right development opportunities, activities and support.
The six development areas below describe the kinds of support YPHS can help young people access — through direct activities, community connections, mentorship and other appropriate opportunities.
Where YPHS can help.
Self-Discovery & Direction
Understand your strengths and where you could go.
Explore your strengths, interests, talents, values and possibilities. This is where the pathway begins — understanding who you are and what direction makes sense for you.
Life & Independence
Build practical skills for everyday life.
Develop the practical capabilities that support greater independence. Life & Independence covers six domains: Self-Management, Financial Life, Practical Independence, Work & Professional Life, Digital Life, and Relationships & Community.
Explore Life & IndependenceCareer & Workforce Readiness
Prepare for work and career opportunities.
Build the knowledge, skills and readiness to pursue employment, apprenticeships, professional careers and other workforce opportunities. Includes job search skills, workplace expectations, professional communication and career exploration.
Digital Life, AI & Online Safety
Use technology safely, responsibly and effectively.
Navigate the digital world with confidence. Covers online safety, responsible technology use, understanding AI tools, digital identity, cybersecurity awareness and using technology effectively for learning and opportunity.
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise
Explore how ideas, talents and skills can become opportunities.
Discover how entrepreneurial thinking can open doors. Explore how ideas, talents and skills can be developed into opportunities — whether as a side project, a small business, a creative enterprise or a professional practice.
Leadership & Community
Build confidence to contribute, collaborate and lead.
Develop the confidence, communication and collaboration skills to contribute meaningfully to your community. Leadership at YPHS is about showing up, taking responsibility and helping others — not just holding a title.
Six domains of practical life capability.
Life & Independence development covers six domains. Support is individualized — we focus on what matters for your pathway and your situation.
Self-Management
Time, routines, goals, decision-making, problem-solving, self-advocacy and accountability.
Financial Life
Budgeting, banking, credit, saving, income, benefits, taxes and financial safety.
Practical Independence
Food, shopping, transportation, appointments and everyday household responsibilities.
Work & Professional Life
Resumes, applications, interviews, communication, attendance, professionalism and workplace expectations.
Digital Life
Email, online applications, digital documents, service portals, cybersecurity and professional digital identity.
Relationships & Community
Communication, boundaries, healthy relationships, asking for help, trusted adults, mentors and community participation.
Ready to start your pathway?
You don't have to start from the beginning. YPHS meets you where you are and helps you identify what comes next.