Youth Ambitions was established in 2017 by Founder and Executive Director Ted Harris. Ted grew up with a single mother who had 4 children. Ted's mother worked 4 jobs so that she could provide for her home. Ted's upbringing taught him that you need to work but also prepare and sacrifice in order to provide. Ted grew up in Youth Centre's and developed a love for community organizations and the importance of these organizations for the youth in the community. After years of many jobs and battles, Ted decided to go back to school and become a Youth Counselor. Ted has worked in many Residential youth homes, Youth Centres, and is a board member of the Child and Youth Association of New Brunswick.  Through his experience working with youth he believes that preventative measures are important and communities must work with youth in the early stages to teach them important skills that they will use for the rest of their lives.
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Youth Ambitions is place where youth ages 6-19 can explore what it is about them that truly makes them a star! Even if they do not know it - we believe that they can accomplish great things. Through ambition and action they can discover who they really are. We work with all youth, no matter their background, and help them become productive members of their community. Youth Ambitions takes a holistic approach when working with youth in the communities. Youth Ambitions believes in a complete and vast understanding of all the aspects of life and way of living,  and it covers everything that enables youth to live healthy and happy. There are four aspects in maintaining a healthy life: Mind, Body, Spirituality, and Purpose. Here at Youth Ambitions our members are dedicated to these four aspects and ensuring that these are the focus for everything we do here!   Our programs deal with Mental Health, Education, Spirituality, Developing life and leadership skills, promoting inclusive and loving culture, Youth outreach, Improving lives, Addictions, and counseling.