Implementation

In order to recognize, honour and promote civic commitment, Forces AVENIR has set up three different programs: the university, college and high school programs.

The three programs are structured according to a similar model that includes a registration campaign, selection period, gala and promotional campaign, all of which are carried out over a one-year period.

University program

Intended for university students who have exhibited excellence and commitment while rigorously pursuing their studies, this program was Forces AVENIR’s very first initiative. In 2015 we will celebrate our 15^th anniversary!

Overview of the university program

1.2 million dollars: annual value of the program;
16 partner universities;
75 public and private partners;
200,000 eligible students throughout Québec;
1,000 visibility spots broadcast on the Réseau de l’Information (RDI) channel;
600,000 copies of a special insert promoting the annual award recipients across the province (in the Gesca newspapers: La Presse, Le Soleil, Le Nouvelliste, Le Droit, La Tribune, Le Quotidien and La Voix de l’Est);
2,600 articles advocating the commitment of young people since 1999;
500 guests at the annual gala;
$114,000 in grants awarded annually;
5,000 students honoured, rewarded and acknowledged since 1999;
4 million annual visits to the forcesavenir.qc.ca site.

High school program

The high school program came into being in 2007-2008. This marked the first stage of an overall plan to progressively extend the program to the entire province over a period of five years. Once the program is fully implemented, all high school projects and students in Québec will be eligible for one of the seven programs set up for seven Québec regions.

Overview of the high school program

4 million dollars: annual value of the program once fully implemented;
72 school board partners;
598 public and private school partners;
500,000 eligible students and teachers throughout Québec;
28 televised vignettes broadcast over 350 times on the Télé- Québec channel;
175 pages published annually in the Gesca newspapers;
3,500 guests at the 7 annual regional galas;
$110,000 in grants awarded annually for the 7 regions.

College program

In 2010, Forces AVENIR reached an agreement with the Fédération des cégeps to set up a program recognizing and promoting the commitment of students at the college level. Modelled on the university program, the college program will be launching its first registration campaign in January 2011.

Overview of the college program

1.2 million dollars: annual value of the program;
48 public college partners;
200,000 eligible students;
1,000 visibility spots broadcast on Radio-Canada;
84 pages published annually in the Gesca newspapers to promote the finalists and award recipients;
500 guests at the annual gala;
$58,000 in grants awarded annually;
1 international cooperation internship offered every year by The Endeavours of Cardinal Léger.