Youthful Cities

Youthful Cities Leading a unique urban regeneration towards youthfulness. YouthfulCities is a global initiative to rank the world’s top 100 cities from a youth perspective. Why?

And lead a unique urban regeneration in the process. Simply put, cities are full of youth. Youth are at the center of urbanization. They build a city’s competitive edge, stimulate development and find new solutions. They are connectors. They are curious. They are inventive. They are dynamic. They are the future of cities. In 2012 we discovered two amazing stats that set our social venture in motion: 50 per cent of the world's population is under 30 years of age and 50 per cent of the world's population now live in cities. The future of the world will be determined by the progression of urbanization as it is molded by youth. While this provides strong motivation for cities to maximize the potential of youth, their opinions are often unrecognized. There are countless indexes and rankings of cities, but none with a youth perspective. We decided to find out what would happen if we were able to inspire and engage thousands of young people to re-imagine the places where they live, work and play. So... YouthfulCities was born! Because we believe that youth are good for cities and cities are good for youth.

🌲🤖 AI meets Skilled Trades 🤖🌲On Jan 29, we held the second session of the Skilled Trades Lab at Quartier Jeunesse, and t...
02/05/2026

🌲🤖 AI meets Skilled Trades 🤖🌲
On Jan 29, we held the second session of the Skilled Trades Lab at Quartier Jeunesse, and this time we zoomed in on AI & forestry with hands-on, youth-led exploration.

With , youth:
✨ Learned the basics of AI (risks + opportunities)
✨ Explored how AI is already used in forestry
✨ Identified risks AI could help reduce
✨ Stepped into real industry roles like logistics coordinator to make decisions

Huge thanks to our amazing facilitators:
👏 Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet (Digital Moment / Polaire)
👏 Hadrien Bertrand, PhD (CTO at Polaire, former Mila researcher)
👏 Axel Bogos (Co-Founder & AI Scientist at Driad)

AI isn’t the future of skilled trades: it’s already here.
The real question is: who gets to shape how it’s used? 🔥

🚀 Skilled Trades Innovation Lab 2026 — launched in Montreal!On Jan 21, youth 18–30 came together at Quartier Jeunesse Mo...
01/24/2026

🚀 Skilled Trades Innovation Lab 2026 — launched in Montreal!
On Jan 21, youth 18–30 came together at Quartier Jeunesse Montreal to kick off a lab focused on demystifying skilled trades in Quebec.

✨ Career journey mapping
⚙️ Pathways, challenges & opportunities
🔥 A powerful panel with:
Tanya Lausberg (CCQ)
Simon Laplante (Watchmaker-Jeweler | UQÀM / INRS)
Ruba Hadda (Fuze HR Solutions)
Marie-Ève Garand (ITHQ)

Honest conversations. Real pathways. Youth at the centre.

Special shout out to .ca for catering!

This is just the beginning 👀

12/20/2025

Your 2025 vision board says “be creative, try new things, build something real.”

Reality? Still loading… and that’s okay.

✨ There’s still time to step into your try-things era.
Get paid to explore skilled trades and real career paths with other Montréal youth.

💸 Paid opportunity (up to $450)
📍 Montréal
👥 Youth 17–25
⏰ Deadline extended: Dec 22 at 5 PM
🔗 Apply: https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/

12/17/2025

Imagine. You could be one of the 25 youth from Greater Montreal selected to take part in the Skilled Trades Innovation Lab.

Imaginez. Vous pourriez être l'un des 25 jeunes âgés de 17 à 25 ans de Montréal métropolitaine sélectionnés pour participer au Labo d'innovation sur les métiers spécialisés.

Lien dans la bio/Link in bio.
https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/

Deadline Dec 18 / Date limite : 18 décembre

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Thank you / merci: Our Partners / Nos partenaires:
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12/16/2025

⏰ 48 hours left to apply!
Get paid to explore skilled trades, future tech, and real career pathways — with youth at the centre.
💸 Up to $450 for participating
📍 Montréal /Jan–Feb 2026
👥 Youth 17–25
Apply by Dec 18 at 5 PM — or share this with someone who should see it 👇

⏰ Il ne reste plus que 48 heures pour postuler !
Soyez rémunéré pour découvrir les métiers spécialisés, les technologies du futur et les véritables parcours professionnels, en mettant les jeunes au centre.
💸 Jusqu'à 450 $ pour participer.
📍 Montréal / janvier-février 2026.
👥 Jeunes de 17 à 25 ans.
Postulez avant le 18 décembre à 17 h, ou partagez cette annonce avec quelqu'un qui pourrait être intéressé 👇.

🔗 Link in bio / Lien dans la bio
https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/



Thank you / merci : Our Partners / Nos partenaires:
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12/15/2025

Final week to apply! Skilled Trades Innovation Lab
$450, career guidance, mentoring, and much more!

Dernière semaine pour postuler ! Labo d’innovation sur les métiers spécialisés
450 $, accompagnement, mentorat et beaucoup plus encore!

https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/

Deadline Dec 18 5PM / Date limite : 18 décembre 17:00

Thanks / merci: INRS, MIS, Quartier Jeunesse, Digital Moment

12/12/2025

New year, new you!

Explore the skilled trades! With labour shortages and technologies such as AI, automation, and digital tools reshaping everything, get a clear pathway into stable, meaningful work.

If you’re selected to be one of the 25 young people from Montreal and area for our Skilled Trades Innovation Lab, you’ll get:

- A $450 participation stipend
- Personalized career counseling
-Access to mentors and sector experts
- Hands-on workshops, co-design tools, and real-world learning
- Exposure to AI, digital tools, and the future of trades
- Food and refreshments
- A chance to shape the national solution

We think this is a good deal, how about you? Treat yo' self: Apply by Dec 18
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Nouvelle année, nouveau vous !

Découvrez les métiers spécialisés ! Avec la pénurie de main-d'œuvre et les technologies telles que l'IA, l'automatisation et les outils numériques qui transforment tout, ouvrez-vous la voie vers un emploi stable et enrichissant.

Si vous êtes sélectionné pour faire partie des 25 jeunes de Montréal et de la région qui participeront à notre laboratoire d'innovation dans les métiers spécialisés, vous bénéficierez des avantages suivants :

- Une allocation de participation de 450 $
- Des conseils personnalisés en matière de carrière
- L'accès à des mentors et à des experts du secteur
- Des ateliers pratiques, des outils de co-conception et un apprentissage concret
- Une initiation à l'IA, aux outils numériques et à l'avenir des métiers
- Des repas et des rafraîchissements
- La possibilité de contribuer à l'élaboration d'une solution nationale

Nous pensons que c'est une bonne affaire, qu'en pensez-vous ? Faites-vous plaisir : postulez avant le 18 décembre.

https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/

12/09/2025

Give yourself a $450-gift in 2026!

Hands-on learning, future-scenario exploration, and expert-led conversations with research insights and creative problem-solving.

Apply now to be one of the 25 young people from Montreal and area to explore skilled trades.
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Offrez-vous un cadeau de 450 $ en 2026 !

Apprentissage pratique, exploration de scénarios futurs et discussions avec des experts, données de recherche et résolution créative de problèmes.

Postulez dès maintenant pour faire partie des 25 jeunes de Montréal et de la région qui exploreront les métiers spécialisés.

Apply now/Postulez dès maintenant : https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/

12/03/2025

Thanks Danya of for talking about this transformative work with and for young people in Canada at the State of Canada’s Cities Summit

🚀 Now open! Apply to the Skilled Trades Innovation Lab — youth (17–25) in Montréal can shape the future of trades and g...
12/02/2025

🚀 Now open! Apply to the Skilled Trades Innovation Lab — youth (17–25) in Montréal can shape the future of trades and get $450 for taking part. Let’s build what’s next.

C'est ouvert ! Postulez au Labo d'innovation des métiers spécialisés — les jeunes (17-25 ans) à Montréal peuvent façonner l'avenir et recevoir $450 pour leur participation. Construisons ensemble le futur.

Apply now/Postulez dès maintenant :
https://www.youthfulcities.com/our-solutions/labs/trades-lab-montreal-2026/

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