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Youth

Desjardins has a long tradition of involvement with local youth. This is why Caisse Desjardins des Sources is so enthusiastic about the massive concerted effort being made by all Desjardins components toward youth outreach.

The caisse also contributes to Desjardins Foundation, which awards over half a million dollars in scholarships each year.

Caisse Desjardins des Sources is proud to support the:

• “Place aux jeunes” conference for Secondary 4 students from École secondaire l’Escale
• École secondaire l’Escale’s Gala Méritas
• Desjardins Student Trio work experience program
• Camp musical d’Asbestos
• Elementary schools in its territory

Youth event and scholarship program

As part of the Distinction jeunesse Desjardins 2020 event, several caisses in Estrie awarded $123,000 in scholarships to more than 100 students.

Caisse Desjardins des Sources would like to congratulate Emilia Monarque for winning a Desjardins Foundation scholarship as well as Maude Lux-Gélinas and Daphney Couturier for winning the scholarship contest.

See the scholarship program rules (in French only, PDF, 150 KB) - This link will open in a new window..

Read the Distinction jeunesse Desjardins 2020 rules (in French only, PDF, 165 KB) - This link will open in a new window..

Read the 2020 youth event rules (in French only, PDF, 188 KB) - This link will open in a new window..

Help for youth

At Caisse Desjardins des Sources, we give special attention to our young members because youth is important to us.

Our personal finance advisors are able to answer your questions. They work for you and understand your situation. You can count on them to help you plan out your finances and support you along your personal path.

“Your projects are important. You caisse is always ready to meet your needs, whether they entail pursuing your studies, buying a car or even running a business.”

Here is an overview of just some of the ways the caisse can help you:

• Helping you apply for government assistance to be able to pursue your studies
• Providing you with complementary financing tools, tailored to your situation
• Advising you on how to reduce your debt and build a good credit history
• Informing you on the different ways of protecting your assets and maintaining your financial health

Make an appointment with one of our advisors to get started.

Desjardins Student Trio

Aware of the important role played by young people in local economic development, the caisse joined several partners (the Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), towns, caisses populaires and caisses d'économie of the Des Sources Regional County Municipality, the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi youth employment forum and the Centre d'emploi pour étudiants student employment centre) in supporting the Desjardins Student Trio work experience program. The caisse's commitment helped create 91 student jobs (72 through the Expérience Travail – Été summer work experience program and 19 through the Apprenti stage internship program). The total amount allocated to the project was $30,000.

School Caisse

To encourage elementary school students to save, your caisse holds a draw for a bike at each school among members who made deposits throughout the school year. Each deposit represents a chance to win. Every year, 6 young savers win a bike.

Services for 18- to 30-year-olds

Students

If you’re a vocational, CEGEP or university student, visit the Students section to see all the products and services designed just for you.

Desjardins Foundation scholarships

Look out for the application period every year in March and apply. Desjardins Foundation supports high school, vocational, CEGEP and university students all over Quebec.

See Academic scholarships.

Young Intern Director Program

An exceptional opportunity to take part in the life of the biggest financial cooperative in Canada!

The Young Intern Director Program gives young people 18 to 30 the chance to sit on a caisse Board of Directors to represent members of their community and contribute to caisse performance, Young intern directors actively participate in the board's work, but with no voting rights. They are named for a term determined by the board.

To learn more or apply, contact Caisse Desjardins des Sources.

Young workers

As a new member of the workforce, you want to stretch your paycheque as far as possible. To learn more, see Young workers.

If you’re a health or business professional, the Desjardins Distinctive Offer is for you.