​在识别和赞赏的真挚表示中，信托董事会选择了联合方式的全力支持青年（AIFY）倡议作为阿尔伯塔学校董事会协会（ASBA）教育之友奖的候选人。该奖项表彰对改善和促进阿尔伯塔省教育有承诺和贡献的个人或组织。

AIFY在阿尔伯塔省学生的成功和福祉方面做出了巨大贡献。自2012年以来，AIFY已支持了无数面临成功障碍的CBE学生，包括学业挑战、心理健康问题和缺乏积极支持。作为25所CBE初中和高中的活跃组织，AIFY的项目和服务帮助：

• 提高高中毕业率；
• 将年轻人与支持和积极关系联系起来，以在学校取得成功；和
• 支持年轻人成功从高中过渡到进一步的教育、培训或就业。 

联合方式一直是CBE的坚定合作伙伴，与教育工作者、管理人员和社区合作伙伴携手解决一些学生面临的独特挑战。

通过提名联合方式获得这一荣誉，信托董事会期望将焦点放在为支持青年和丰富省内以及CBE内部的教育所做的变革工作上。

“感谢联合方式在塑造平等和包容的教育体系方面发挥了重要作用，”11和13号瓦德的信托人Nancy Close说，“这种合作为年轻人提供了成功学校的机会，无论他们的环境如何。这是我们如何共同影响未来的一个很好的例子。” 

联合方式入围，祝贺！

​In a heartfelt gesture of recognition and appreciation, the Board of Trustees selected the United Way’s All in for Youth (AIFY) initiative as the CBE nominee for the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) Friends of Education Award. This award honours individuals or organizations who have demonstrated commitment to improving and contributing to education in Alberta.  

AIFY has made significant contributions to the success and well-being of students in Alberta. Since 2012, AIFY has supported countless CBE students facing barriers to success including academic challenges, mental health issues and lack of positive supports. Active in 25 CBE junior high and high schools, AIFY programs and services help:

• Improve high school completion rates;
• Connect youth to supports and positive relationships to be successful in school; and
• Support youth to transition successfully from high school into further education, training, or employment. 

The United Way has been a steadfast partner to the CBE, working hand in hand with educators, administration and community partners to address the unique challenges facing some students.

By nominating the United Way for this award, the Board of Trustees looks to shine a spotlight on the transformative work being done to support youth and enrich education across the province and specifically within the CBE.  

“Thank you to the United Way for playing a vital role in helping shape an equitable and inclusive education system,” said Nancy Close, Trustee for Wards 11 and 13 and the nominating trustee. “This partnership provides youth the opportunity to succeed in school, regardless of their circumstances. It is a great example of how together, we impact the future.” 

Congratulations on the nomination United Way!