About Us
Reboot Plus is a youth education and career development program delivered in partnership by Douglas College and PEERs Employment and Education Resources. Participants are vulnerable youth aged 17 to 24 who have not finished high school and do not have a plan for their future. It is a 16-week program in which participants identify their values, personality, interests and skills, meet with professionals and develop an education and career action plan.
The program is guided by a Hope-Centered Career Development approach that promotes experiential learning, self-reflection and envisioning. The overall goal is to provide a positive educational experience and encourage youth to actively continue their education to prepare for a meaningful career. Many participants receive some high school credit to assist them to graduate.
Participants obtain “on the ground” information about the jobs and careers they are interested in and make decisions about their suitability. Career professionals participate by sharing their knowledge and personal experience in informational interviews; some are large group interviews, some small group and many are one-to-one information interviews. Through this process, our youth participants gain an understanding of their careers of interest and the world of work, build confidence speaking to professionals, and begin to develop a network.
Reboot Plus is funded as a research project by the Future Skills Centre.
Reboot Plus in Newfoundland and Labrador – Part 2
The biggest benefit is exposure to college life with participant's stating that post secondary seemed "doable." read more
Reboot Plus in Newfoundland and Labrador
A Facilitator’s Perspective This blog was developed and provided by Perry White, Facilitator of the Reboot Plus program at College of ... read more
Redefining Success: How Youth in Reboot Plus Describe Their Own Wins
“I feel like Reboot Plus should be integrated into high school… I now have options in front of me.” read more
What Marginalized Youth Really Need from Career Programs (And What They Don’t)
Youth who are disconnected from traditional education pathways, face systemic barriers, or are juggling complex life circumstances often find that conventional “job-ready” programs don’t meet their needs. read more
Breaking Barriers: Helping Canada’s Youth Build Pathways to Success
From Disconnection to Opportunity: Supporting Canada’s Young Workforce Canada’s labour market is becoming increasingly challenging ... read more
Unlocking Potential: How Reboot Plus Helps Youth Build a Brighter Future
The journey from feeling unsure to finding a path forward starts with the right support. Reboot Plus is a life-changing career program ... read more
Funding Acknowledgement
The Reboot Plus Project is funded by the Future Skills Centre. The Centre is a federally funded agency with the aim to gain and share insights into the labour market of today and the future.
The Future Skills Centre is a pan-Canadian initiative, connecting ideas and innovations generated across Canada so that employees and employers can succeed in the labour market, and to ensure that local, regional, and national economies thrive.
To learn more about the Future Skills Centre, visit: https://fsc-ccf.ca/
