Youth: Immigrant Youth and Program

youth: Ever since, Otilla's wanted to continue in leadership roles, according to CBC. That's why after moving to Saint John with her parents and her sister a month ago, Otilla, who's 15 years old and going into Grade 10, applied to a new program for immigrant youth called Imagine NB. This New Brunswick Multicultural Council program is a two-year, bilingual leadership accelerator for immigrants 15 to 17 years old who are in high school. Making her classmates listen to her was the toughest thing she's done so far, but she said in the end, it was worth it. The program could help encourage more youth like me to embrace the differences we have, said Otilla. Arianne Melara, the program manager of Imagine NB, said New Brunswick needs more role models for immigrant youth. It will help youth improve skills like understanding and optimism. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.