Youth Venture

Since a young age, Ilyes enjoyed getting involved in his community. Whether it was with non-profit organizations such as Impact and AIESEC, volunteer at Hema-Quebec or for MOMENTUM, Ilyes has contributed to better his community and to inspire youth to create positive change.

In high school, Ilyes enjoyed devoting much of his time to his community through his role as Student Representative in various contests and conferences.

Concerning his hobbies and interests, Ilyes likes sciences, sports, poetry and literature.

Ilyes firmly believes that youth must realize they are global citizens and that, as a collective force, they have the ability to make great positive changes in our society and in the world and thus, to be the change they wish to see in the world.

Ilyes was also part of the Creating Local Connections team where he served as the Quebec Virtual Engagement Coordinator.

CLC Canada is an integrated three-year program (2006-2009) with a goal of inspiring, informing, and involving youth as engaged participants in Canadian society through: awareness and access, collaboration and communication, and capacity building initiatives.

The goals of the CLC Canada program are:

• To raise awareness and provide access to youth opportunities and resources
• To connect and encourage collaboration between youth/youth initiatives
• To strengthen the capacity of youth/youth initiatives in Canada

Recently, Ilyes has launched a project called "MOMENTUM: Mission, Passion, Expression". He is the co-founder of this project and magazine aimed at connecting youth entrepreneurs to connect and help each other. More information about this project is available online at http://www.momentumweb.ning.com/ .

If you think you might have similar interests or goals, Ilyes would be more than happy to hear from you.

• I have started a venture and want to share insights
• I want to reach out to YV alumni

Arts and Culture, Business, Civic Engagement and Voting, College/University, Community Development, Community Organizing, Cultural Awareness, Education, Employment, Environment, Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Higher Education, Human Rights, International Issues, Media, Mentoring, School Community Development, Sports and Games, Technology, Vocational Education, Youth Empowerment