Education Programs

John Bosco Achievement Centre

Purpose

The  John Bosco Achievement Centre (JBAC) is a voluntary educational program for youth who havebeen involved or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system, and/or homeless, and who are working towards high school credits and/or employment skills.

JBAC is an academic program tailored to an individual’s needs and allows each young person to work at their own pace to acquire credits.

The overall goal of the program is to empower youth to use what they learn at JBAC to further advance in their education and improve their employment options.

Partnerships

JBAC is a partnership between youturn, the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), and Operation Come Home. The educational program is affiliated with Lester B. Pearson High School.

Our Students

JBAC provides an individual educational program for youth who have struggled in a regular school setting and cannot, for various reasons, attend mainstream or alternative programs. Students attending the program are generally between 16-21 years old and are able to participate in an independent learning classroom environment.

*This program is offered through the Ottawa Catholic School Board and is not available in French.

Referral Forms and Info

JBAC provides an individual educational program for youth who have struggled in a regular school setting and cannot, for various reasons, attend mainstream or alternative programs.

Referral Form for Partner Agencies

Referral Form for all other Referral Sources

*If you have a youth that you would like to refer to the program, please contact the JBAC Clinical Supervisor (613-789-0123 Ext. 238) before submitting a referral to discuss program suitability, answer any questions you may have, and review expectations of the student, guardian, and referral source.

You can also call to learn more about our referral process (613) 789-0123. Leave a message and our intake worker with get back to you. This is a non-emergency line.