Transportation Youth Ambassador Program

Do you feel disconnected about how we plan for the future of transportation in Vaughan? Do you want to help guide how you and your peers get to and from school, or the mall or to a restaurant?

 

If so, join the City of Vaughan’s Transportation Youth Ambassador Program!

Youth ambassador speaking to a resident at an outdoor City of Vaughan event.

Program Updates

Intake for the February 2025 to June 2025 semester is now closed. Stay tuned for when applications open for September 2025!

 

The City of Vaughan's Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management (IPCAM) department is proud to announce that the Transportation Youth Ambassador Program has won the Transportation Association of Canada's Workforce Development Award.

Transportation Youth Ambassadors sitting in a boardroom, presenting their work to City staff.

 

 

What is the Youth Ambassador Program? 

Youth ambassadors standing with City staff, holding an award they won for their work in their local high schools.

The Transportation Youth Ambassador Program (TYAP) is an outreach program lead by Vaughan’s youth, for Vaughan’s youth. 

The program does this through:

  • Amplifying young adult voices in municipal transportation decision-making.​

  • Helping City staff understand transportation priorities of youth. ​

  • Supporting growing future leaders with youth-focused engagement initiatives that are developed and delivered by young adults.​

 

 

How to Become a Youth Ambassador!

Current Program Dates: February 24th, 2025 - May 30th, 2025 
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 11:59 PM 

 

What You Need to Apply: 

  • A brief cover letter (half page) expressing why you would like to join the program. 
  • Proof of enrollment in a high school located in the City of Vaughan. 

 

Please note that intake into TYAP is now closed. Thank you to all applicants!

 

 

For inquiries about the Program: 
Please email TYAP@vaughan.ca

 

 

What is required of a Youth Ambassador to complete the program?

Youth ambassador with City staff at a Public Works Week event.

Youth ambassadors are required to complete the following to receive a certificate and volunteer hours: 

  • Attend all three learning sessions provided by City staff.​

  • Conduct a minimum of three initiatives approved by the City.​

  • Optional: Participate in other partnership programs through the City (i.e., high school co-op program).​

 

 

What will you achieve in this program? 

In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Speak with other youth about transportation problems in Vaughan and find solutions together. 

  • Gain the skills of communicating and engaging different audiences through hosting various events.

  • Develop leadership, time management, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

  • Coached by City staff across different departments for the duration of the program.

  • Earn community service hours (school approval required). 

 

 

What do your peers think about the program? 

 

 

Have additional questions?

Contact TYAP@vaughan.ca for more information on the Youth Ambassador Program.