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Richmond youth are invited ti join the 4th annual Richmond RCMP Youth Academy taking place August 11 to 16.
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Applications now open for 4th annual Richmond RCMP Youth Academy 2025
Published 10:08 PST, Fri February 28, 2025
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Richmond RCMP is inviting motivated Richmond students in grades 10-12 to apply for the 2025 Youth Academy, a five-day immersive program designed for students interested in a career in law enforcement, or a related field.
This five-day program will take place at McNair Secondary School in Richmond from Aug. 11 to 16, 2025. Selected participants will engage in hands-on training designed to give them an understanding of what police officers deal with on a daily basis, including:
- Learning about police duties and criminal justice in Canada
- Developing skills in teamwork, public speaking, and self-discipline
- Participating in physical fitness drills, tactical training, and scenario-based exercises
- Being mentored by a police officer
The 5-day program is contributed to by various specialty units within the RCMP, including specialized police instructors, RCMP fitness coordinators, police dog services, forensic identification, emergency response, and more. Under the guidance of Richmond RCMP officers, students will gain valuable life skills including self confidence, discipline, respect, as well as insight into a career in law enforcement.
“Youth Academy is an amazing opportunity for students to connect directly with officers and develop some of these skills early on,” says Constable Alison Roberts, Richmond RCMP Youth Liaison Officer. “We have past Youth Academy graduates who are now Richmond RCMP Volunteers, and some are in the application process of joining the RCMP as officers. We look forward to seeing more of our graduates go on to become volunteers, officers, or contribute to public safety in their own way.”
How to apply
Interested Richmond students can obtain an application from their school’s Career Information Advisor or by contacting Richmond_Youth@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 4 p.m.
This is a competitive program, and successful candidates will undergo an application process that includes a background check, fitness assessment, and interview.
The cost to attend is $200, covering meals, uniforms, and training materials. Financial assistance is available for students who demonstrate need.
For more information, please contact Richmond_Youth@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or speak to your school’s Career Information Advisor.
History of the Youth Academy in Richmond
The Richmond RCMP Youth Academy was developed by two Richmond RCMP School Liaison Officers in 2022 and has been hosted annually since then by the Richmond RCMP Youth Section. The Youth Academy is supported by the efforts of countless Richmond RCMP officers, employees, and dedicated Richmond RCMP Volunteers.
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