The mission
Ékip Jeunesse, direct support for young people
At OKTO Solutions, we specialize in strategic IT consulting, Microsoft 365 environment optimization and managed IT services. With that in mind, we built a one of a kind initiative: giving companies that already use Microsoft 365 a way to support a local cause, without raising their IT budget or changing how they operate.
We believe technology can serve both business performance and social impact. Our goal is simple: give organizations that use Microsoft 365 a way to support Ékip Jeunesse automatically, without raising their IT budget and without changing how they operate. One team, one licence at a time.
We offer young people
Who is Ékip Jeunesse?
Ékip Jeunesse helps young people aged 16 to 25 who are going through moments of great vulnerability. We are there for those leaving foster care with no safety net, no support network, and nowhere to go. We are also there for those experiencing homelessness, sleeping on friends’ couches, in emergency shelters, or without any housing at all.
When a young person leaves a placement or goes through a rough patch, they need more than a garbage bag. They need dignity, guidance, and real support. That is what Ékip Jeunesse is here for.
- 2000 young people leave youth protection every year
- 33 % end up experiencing homelessness
A chance they never got in life
What Ékip Jeunesse offers young people
The support is material and human at the same time, and it starts with what a young person needs the day they leave a placement.
Food
Hygiene products
Transit passes
Referrals for everything they need
Apartment starter kit
Turn your licences into real impact
How does it work?
Make a real difference for young people in need, without raising your IT budget or changing how you operate. OKTO Solutions gives back a significant share of its margin to Ékip Jeunesse to directly support the young people in our community.
The transfer is a simple administrative request handled by your IT manager or Microsoft administrator. Our specialist guides you every step of the way. Already under contract? No problem, we work around your renewal date. Zero interruption, zero impact.
- Interested?Interest confirmed with our team, in writing or by phone.
- Discovery call30 minutes with our team to walk you through the initiative, answer your questions, and confirm your eligibility.
- Administrative setupQuick and simple setup. No impact on your operations or your IT budget.
- Support for young peopleYour contribution goes live. Your company directly supports young people, one licence at a time.
If you would like to learn more, we invite you to a 30 minute conversation with one of our specialists, with no obligation and no endless sales pitch. See also our Microsoft 365 services and our managed IT services.
Nancy is known for her dedication to young people. After sharing her own story marked by abuse and shining a light on the reality of thousands of young people under youth protection in her books Plus jamais la honte and Ils s’appellent Courage, she now devotes her voice to inspiring resilience and raising awareness of what vulnerable children face.
Ékip leader
The spokesperson
Nancy Audet, journalist, author and speaker.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions about the Ékip Jeunesse initiative
What is Ékip Jeunesse?
Ékip Jeunesse helps young people aged 16 to 25 who are going through moments of great vulnerability. It is there for those leaving foster care with no safety net, no support network and nowhere to go, and for those experiencing homelessness, sleeping on friends’ couches, in emergency shelters, or without any housing at all.
How does a company take part?
A company that already uses Microsoft 365 transfers its licences to OKTO Solutions. The transfer is a simple administrative request handled by your IT manager or Microsoft administrator, and our specialist guides you every step of the way. Your IT budget does not go up and the way you operate does not change.
What if we are already under contract with another provider?
No problem, we work around your renewal date. The steps are planned so there is zero interruption and zero impact on your operations.
Where does the contribution come from?
OKTO Solutions gives back a significant share of its margin to Ékip Jeunesse to directly support the young people in our community. The support is funded out of that margin, one licence at a time, rather than by an extra charge added to your invoice.
What does the first conversation look like?
A 30 minute discovery call with our team to walk you through the initiative, answer your questions and confirm your eligibility. There is no obligation and no endless sales pitch. You can book it from our contact page.
One team, one licence at a time
Thirty minutes with one of our specialists is enough to walk you through the initiative, answer your questions and confirm your eligibility. Simple, structured, real impact.