November 28, 2011

Oxford Small Business Support Centre, Ingersoll

Fusion is not just another youth "hangout":  it brings together recreation, leisure, technology, arts, leadership, youth engagement and skills development under one roof, meeting the Oxford Small Business Support Centre’s (CFDC) objectives for community economic development.  They partnered with the town of Ingersoll on the Fusion Youth Activity and Technology Centre. 

Serving youth aged 12 to 18, Fusion includes a computer ReBuildIT program, food services where the youth provide catering, professional digital recording, audio services, a full multimedia production company, and an Electronics Waste Recycling Program. 

Fusion’s Radio Broadcasting program was made available through the Community Adjustment Fund, providing state-of-the-art equipment.  “Youth-directed initiatives that encourage positive change in their lives are a fundamental part of Fusion’s mission.  The new radio booth is an innovative way to encourage the youth in this direction,” says Jason Smith, Fusion Manger.  

Fusion promotes social enterprise and the Youth Entrepreneurship Program.  After learning business management through YEP at Fusion, Alex Minato has successfully developed his own computer repair business, “No Strings”.