Registration for the 28^th Annual Futures conference is now open to everyone! This year’s conference will take place on October 4^th-6^th, 2016 at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood, ON. Reserve your spot now for Canada’s largest annual professional development opportunity for those who work with youth seeking employment.

All delegates will be required to book their own accommodations directly through Blue Mountain Resort. For the available rooms and the discounted rates, please click here.

The Futures conference is a three-day event, attracting over 375 delegates from 100 youth employment counseling centres, colleges, the private and public sectors, as well as other community-based organizations. Through facilitated networking sessions, fun social events, and a schedule that allows teams to spend time together, you and your staff will leave the conference a stronger, more knowledgeable and connected team. Last year, the majority of participating organizations sent 3 or more staff to the conference. They returned to their communities rededicated to their common cause.

At the 2016 Futures Conference, you and your staff will experience:

• Engaging team-building activities, fun social events, and 40 workshops including participatory learning and panel discussions that will leave you ready to keep creating positive change in your community;
• Inspiring and educational keynote speakers who are sure to leave you laughing and learning;
• The sixth annual National Innovation Awards, showcasing youth employment practices nationwide;
• Network with youth-serving agencies from across the province, including many government ministries and departments;
• A special theme night featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, and contests. Dressing up in costume is strongly encouraged!

  “Very well organized, meals were delicious, venue was perfect, nice variety in guest speakers and topics offered, adequate amount of networking opportunities offered. Extremely enjoyable - wonderful job!!!” – Futures 2015 delegate

First Work offers a discount to member organizations in our network. For more information on how to become a member of our network, please click here.

For more information about the Futures conference, and to see pictures and presentations from last year’s conference, please visit our website.

First Work assists your organization in achieving constant improvement by providing professional development and networking opportunities.