Community Programs Designed to Support Lasting Change
CTI maintains and sponsors a range of outreach, counselling, employment and youth-focused
programs that help individuals build skills, strengthen community connections and move
toward positive outcomes.
Practical support for youth, adults and communities.
The Canadian Training Institute delivers evidence-based programs and collaborative services
that respond to a range of community needs, including youth justice involvement, employment,
counselling, skill development and reintegration.
Programs are delivered in partnership with community organizations, schools, government
ministries and other service providers, with eligibility and referral requirements varying
by program.
Find the program or service that fits your needs.
Explore CTI’s current outreach, counselling, employment and youth-development programs.
Community Support Program
Short-term one-to-one counselling for youth who have contact with the Youth Justice System,
with a focus on rehabilitation, reintegration and strengthening community ties.
Counselling and Support Services
Individual counselling and module-based learning designed to reduce antisocial thinking
patterns and strengthen prosocial attitudes, values and beliefs for high-risk individuals
with justice involvement.
Employment Ontario (EO)
Employment support focused on recruitment, job retention and long-term employment,
including career planning, job search support, coaching, mentorship and integrated case management.
Enhanced Services Program (ESP)
Community-based support for youth focused on addressing root causes of criminal behaviour,
building positive pro-social skills, challenging antisocial thinking and reducing violence.
Inspiring Minds
Group-based programming delivered in school and community settings to help youth strengthen
skills, resilience and their connection to school and community.
Manifesting Amazing Dreams (MAD)
A ten-week group-based program for youth that supports life skills, leadership,
social-emotional competency and resilience for individuals who are gang involved or
vulnerable to gang involvement.
Evidence-based programs with community impact.
CTI combines counselling, case management, skill development, employment support and
collaborative service delivery to help participants move toward positive outcomes.
Programs designed around real needs and real communities.
Depending on the program, CTI may use approaches such as Motivational Interviewing,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, strengths-based counselling, case management,
resource navigation, coaching and group-based skill development.
Many services are delivered in collaboration with schools, probation and parole services,
community organizations, employers and government partners.
Support can extend beyond a single service.
Individualized Support
Programs may include one-to-one counselling, personalized employment support or
individual case management based on participant needs.
Group-Based Learning
Youth-development and employment programs may include workshops, group sessions
and collaborative skill-building opportunities.
Community Connections
CTI works with schools, community organizations, justice partners and other service
providers to support referrals and wrap-around services.
Need more information about a CTI program?
Contact the Canadian Training Institute to ask about eligibility, referrals,
locations or current program availability.