Choices for Youth Inc. will open a new Social Enterprise and Innovation Hub in St. John's after a joint investment of over $4.3 million from the federal government.
Announced by Minister Seamus O'Regan and Sheldon Pollett, Executive Director of Choices for Youth, this project will create space for young people to gain employable and transferable skills in a supportive workplace.
Located at 340 LeMarchant Road in St. John's, the existing building will be renovated to create spaces for social impact, innovation, and economic development programs. The work will create an energy efficient space where up to 100 youth per year will develop lifelong career skills.
Upgrades to the exterior and remodelling of the interior will bring the existing building up to current energy efficiency and accessibility standards. Once complete, these improvements are expected to reduce the facility's energy consumption by an estimated 84% and greenhouse gas emissions by 3.8 tonnes annually.
Choices for Youth is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to supporting youth and young families in accessing stable housing and employment while working toward family stability and better health, all through innovative programming and social enterprises.
