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Youth

Desjardins has a long tradition of involvement with local youth. This is why Caisse Desjardins de La Nouvelle-Beauce is so enthusiastic about the concerted effort being made by all Desjardins components toward youth outreach.

Since 2003, Desjardins has been actively involved with the students of our local school board through the Desjardins, my life and my passions program. We offer lectures in classrooms about following your dreams to get the most out of life. Every year, the region's caisse members vote to allocate close to $30,000 for guest speakers to come and spread their message of excitement and inspiration.

Nearly 2,500 young people hear an average of 80 inspirational talks every year. Since 2003, Desjardins has invested close to half a million dollars in the program, allowing 50,000 students to attend the lectures.

Nine guest speakers come together for our youth

The caisse is happy to offer more motivational lectures this year. Students from grades 6 to 9 will be able to attend.

Click on the links below for a detailed description of an upcoming lecture:

• Jean-François Bougie (in French only, PDF, 140 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Amélie Carrier (in French only, PDF, 250 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Yanick Côté (in French only, PDF, 401 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Sandra Houle (in French only, PDF, 329 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Alain Lessard (in French only, PDF, 238 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Jean-Pierre Lessard (in French only,PDF, 284 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Nancy Paquet (in French only, PDF, 168 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Vincent Rodrigue (in French only, PDF, 204 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
• Amélie Veille (in French only, PDF, 180 KB) - This link will open in a new window.

Sign up your class (form in French only) - External link.

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Baby Bee program

The caisse's Baby Bee program is available to the parents of children ages 0 to 5.

It's never too early to develop good financial habits for your little one. Your Desjardins advisor will be able to tell you about our different products and services. Make an appointment today for more information.

See the program leaflet (in French only, PDF, 654 ko) - Cet hyperlien s'ouvrira dans une nouvelle fenêtre.

An enhanced youth program for our young members!

In 2007, the Caisse's officers decided to create an enhanced youth program to provide more support to young people who are heading towards the job market, financial independence and all forms of success.

Today, our caisse focuses more than ever on youth to ensure that tomorrow's leaders are in good financial health. This program was reviewed and the most important elements for this clientele were kept. Many procedures were changed or improved to enhance performance and profitability and give our young members the best support throughout their financial life.

Scholarships

The Caisse Desjardins de la Nouvelle-Beauce scholarship program is exclusively for young members of the Caisse. It provides financial support to young people. The Caisse is proud to support the development of expertise and knowledge, job creation and the social involvement of our future leaders.

Did you know?

When you register for the scholarship program, you'll automatically be considered for both caisse AND Desjardins Foundation scholarships. This means you'll double your chances of receiving a scholarship!

Application period

You can apply between March 1 and 31 every year. Until then, get ready by creating your profile on the Desjardins scholarship platform. Once you've created your profile, you'll automatically be notified when we start accepting applications.

Create your profile now at desjardins.com/scholarships.

See the poster (in French only, PDF, 216 KB)

2024 scholarship program

The 11th annual youth gala was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and a total of $30,000 in scholarships was awarded.

Once again this year, the Nouvelle-Beauce and Beauce-Centre caisses joined forces to offer 32 scholarships to high school, vocational school, CEGEP and university students.

This year, the draw and award ceremony were held in person only. With nearly 450 people attending the event at Centre Caztel in Sainte-Marie, it was a record year for applications and attendance.

Our 2024 scholarship recipients:

High school students – $250

• Amélia Breton, Saint-Bernard
• Ariane Dulac, Sainte-Marie
• Maude Roy, Scott
• Olivier Turmel, Sainte-Marie

Vocational school students – $500

• Élorie Lagueux, Sainte-Marguerite
• Thomas Marcoux, Sainte-Marie

CEGEP students – $1,000

• Marianne Beaupré, Sainte-Marie
• Annabelle Boutin, Sainte-Marguerite
• Florence Breton, Saint-Bernard
• Jennifer Daigle, Scott
• Arianne Gallant, Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage
• Émy Guérin, Sainte-Marie
• Shayne Lessard, Saint-Bernard
• Mara-Gabrielle Marcoux, Saint-Elzéar

University students – $1,500

• Laura Beaupré, Sainte-Marie
• Samuel Couture, Sainte-Marie
• Dorothée Faucher, Sainte-Marie
• Naomie Ferland, Sainte-Marie
• Simon Ferland-Dutil, Montréal
• Marianne Forgues, Sainte-Marie
• Élodie Gagné, Sainte-Marie
• Mya Sykes, Scott

Congratulations to all our 2024 scholarship recipients!

Desjardins Foundation scholarships

Are you a student at a vocational school, CEGEP or university? At the Desjardins Foundation, we know that a financial boost can make a real difference in your studies. That's why we award hundreds of scholarships to post-secondary students every year.

In 2023, 18 young members of Caisse Desjardins de La Nouvelle-Beauce received a total of $30,000 in scholarships from the Desjardins Foundation!

Jeremy Bédard, $1,500	Maété Pereboom, $2,000
Jean-Raphaël Breton, $1,500	Clodie Pouliot Rousseau, $1,500
Veronique Breton, $1,500	Jolianne Roberge, $2,000
Sarah-Eve Bouffard, $2,000	Antoine Ruel, $2,000
Laurence Gagnon, $2,000	Emy Royer, $1,500
Emmy Genest, $1,500	Victoria Savoie, $1,500
Félix Laverdière, $1,500	Maël Vachon, $1,000
Mariah Lessard-Binette, $1,500	Annabelle Vallières, $2,000
Samuel Michaud, $1,500	Amélie Veilleux-Bonneville, $2,000

Youth grants

Caisse Desjardins de La Nouvelle-Beauce is there for its youth members! Since the caisse's donation and sponsorship program doesn't accept applications from individuals, the caisse instead holds a draw (during Co-op Week in October) for 2 grants of $500 among individuals who applied for financial aid during the year. The grants are awarded to young people who excel in academics, sports or in a cultural or humanitarian project.

Our young members can tell us what they're passionate about by email.

2023 winners: Congratulations to Éliana Labbé of Sainte-Marie, who's a star volleyball player, and Jeremy Labonté of Saint-Isidore, who excels in baseball. Best of luck in your future endeavours!