York Regional Police is now accepting applications from students for the 2022 Youth in Policing

Initiative (YIPI). In collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, York Regional Police are

engaging youth in an innovative employment experience within a safe and healthy work environment. The YIPI

Program is suitable for youth with leadership potential who may experience barriers to

success and would benefit from a positive mentorship experience. The goal of the YIPI Program is to offer

youth an opportunity to develop job skills, to inspire young people to consider a career in policing and to

become ambassadors of York Regional Police by improving police and community relations.

Each selected candidate will have the opportunity through structured activities, team-based work

groups and mentorship to:

• experience a variety of police units and community organizations throughout York Region

• work together to support organizational and community initiatives

• develop and enhance employment, life and team work skills.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• 15 – 18 years of age at the time they apply for the program

• live in York Region

• legally eligible to work in Canada

• currently enrolled in school and returning to school in September 2022

• available to work every scheduled day of the program

• successfully complete the recruitment and background clearance process

• responsible for arranging their own transportation to the work/meeting sites each day

(Sites include YRP Headquarters in Aurora, Community Safety Village in Stouffville and any

other YRP District Headquarters and facilities).