Advocacy and action can take place in a many ways. One way in which students can collaborate, organize and take action is through Seneca’s CYC Club.

If you are interesting in advocacy and action opportunities please contact David Connolly at david.connolly@senecacollege.ca

The CYC program continues to organize placement panels for all years. The 2nd years visited the first year CYC247 Field Placement Preparation class. The 3rd years visited the 2nd year CYC447 Field Placement Seminar classes.  Seneca CYC Alumni are also coming in to visit with the 3rd year CYC647 Field Placement Seminar classes later in March.

These panels provide our current students with the opportunity to hear and learn about the experiences of our placement students and graduates. Seneca students and alumni are doing wonderful things in the field!

Thank you to our panel members who took time out of their busy schedules to go above and beyond for our students.

Thank you Keri for organizing all these events in cooperation with our field seminar faculty!

2nd year CYC Student Panel (Left to Right)

Hannah A. - YRDSB Bayview Hill Elementary School

Rachelle B. - YRDSB Sixteenth Ave Public School

Devon K. - SCDSB Fred C. Cook Public School

Simran L. - PDSB Stanley Mills Public School

Hiromi P. - TDSB Lawrence Heights Public School

Jessica S. - YRDSB Rogers Public School

3rd year CYC Student Panel (Left to Right)

Taya E. - New Path Youth and Family Services

Raisa F. - Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto

Dina G. - York Hills Centre for Children, Youth and Families

Michelle - M.-S. - Sick Kids Hospital

Abby M. P. - BridgeNorth

Sonya P. - Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre

Michelle U. - Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health

Alumni CYC Panel

Stay tuned - March 21st

Student Amplifiers are current CYC students who help connect/keep connected CYC students in College and University programs (Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care, 2023).

Meet Seneca’s OACYC Student Amplifiers

3rd Year

Abby Menjivar Pereyra

My name is Abby, I am currently the third-year Seneca Student representative for the OACYC Student Amplifiers. I enjoy socializing with others, reading, spending time with family and loved ones and am passionate about the arts! I’ve come to value all of the connections I’ve had the privilege to make throughout my journey to become a Child and Youth Care Practitioner, as well as the fantastic learning opportunities. My motivation remains to pursue the higher, better things in life, one day at a time, knowing that I will one day have the privilege to help different communities in a broader aspect and bring people of all kinds together.

2nd Year

Poornima Kalia

My name is Poornima and I am the second-year Seneca College CYC representative for the OACYC Amplifiers. I find immense joy in painting and exploring different aesthetics. What truly fuels me is the ability to connect with others and make a positive impact. I firmly believe that each child is different and should be approached with individualized care. As an aspiring Child and Youth Care Parctitioner my program, experiences and learnings have shaped me into a compassionate individual willing to explore diverse approaches. My goal is to provide a therapeutic setting for children and youth, one that fosters inclusivity and affirmation.

The 2023 CYC Club Executive includes Sabrina Chu, President, Michelle Ugursoy, Vice-President, and Devon Ketcheson, Treasurer.  The club has 42 members.

Stay tuned for future fundraising events!

If you are interested in joining Seneca's CYC Club through the Seneca Student Federation click on the following link https://clubs.ssfinc.ca/home_login, sign in with your Seneca email and search Seneca CYC Club to join.

The Seneca CYC Club met on Tuesday April 4, 2023. It was the first meeting since before the pandemic. The meeting was delivered in flex format as participants attended both in person and via Zoom. The club brainstormed ideas about future activities and events. 

Poornima, current President, is stepping down after the semester due to her new SSF Coordinator position. Poornima will remain active with the club as a participant. Sabrina Chu will take over as CYC Club President.

The club is excited to be back up and running!