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CK to the Power of Young People

The Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People (CKY) initiative works to improve Chatham-Kent's ability to attract, engage, and retain young people aged 15-39.

Get Involved – Join the CKY Advisory Group

The Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People (CKY) Advisory Group is now recruiting members aged 15 to 39 who care about making Chatham-Kent a better place to live, work, and grow.

Whether you're passionate about mental health, housing, jobs, or simply want to help build a stronger community, your voice matters.

Apply now: www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/cky-application

Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People (CKY)

The CKY initiative works with local young people (ages 15–39) and organizations to strengthen attraction, engagement, and retention in Chatham-Kent.

According to the 2021 Census, CK's youth population grew by 2.7% since 2016. Every five years, young residents share their perspectives through a community survey. The most recent survey (July–September 2022) received 601 responses. Explore the full results in the CKY 2022 Survey of Young People report and key highlights are available in the CKY 2022 Survey Infographic.

For more information, contact us at CKY@Chatham-Kent.ca.

CKY Community Action Plan

Launched in 2019, the CKY Community Action Plan was developed from feedback gathered through surveys with young residents and local organizations. It offers tools and ideas to help organizations attract, engage, and retain young people.

The plan supports broader efforts by Community Attraction & Promotion and community partners to welcome new residents, including youth and newcomers, who want to live and grow in Chatham-Kent.

CKY Advisory Group

Created in 2018 following the 2017 CKY Survey, the CKY Advisory Group, brings together residents aged 15–39 to share ideas and feedback to Municipal administration, Council, and community organizations on issues that impact youth in CK.

Follow the activities of the CKY Advisory Group over social media on Facebook and Instagram. To speak with a member of the CKY Advisory Group, and share your thoughts and opinions, email CKY@chatham-kent.ca.

About the CKY Initiative

The Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People (CKY) initiative began in 2017 to strengthen Chatham-Kent's ability to attract, engage, and retain residents aged 15–39. It was informed by the following surveys:

2012 Survey: The foundation for CKY's ongoing work to understand and support young residents. View the CK Survey of Young People - 2012.
2017 Survey: Collected feedback from local youth on their experiences living in CK. View the Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People - 2017 Survey. Check out the highlights in the CK Young People Feedback, Infographic.
2018 Organization Survey: Gathered input from employers and organizations on how they engage young people. Read the Chatham-Kent to the Power of Young People, Organization Report - 2018
2020 Survey: Explored how COVID-19 impacted the lives of CK residents aged 15–39. Read the CKY 2020 Survey of Young People to see what they told us.

Feedback from these surveys helps guide the Community Attraction & Promotion division in its work to attract and retain residents which includes youth and newcomers.

Through CKY and LivingCK, Community Attraction & Promotion continues to collaborate with community partners and seek feedback from those connected to Chatham-Kent.

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