Youth

  • Could you be a surgeon? A Toronto program wants racialized students to consider the career
    The Next Surgeon Project mentors students with the goal of diversifying health care ‘The Next Surgeon,’ launched last year in Toronto, gives under-served high school students in Toronto the chance to experience life as a surgeon. The goal behind the multi-week, hands-on program is to mentor students with the goal of ...
  • Millennials in Canada believe they need over $2 million to retire: survey
    Overall, Canadians believe they need $1.7 million to retire comfortably, however, a data breakdown paints a slightly different picture for Millenials. (Courtesy: Canva) Canadian Millennials think they need $2 million to retire, according to a new survey by BMO. The survey provides a glimpse into Canadians’ retirement plans amid growing inflation rates, interest ...
  • New Canada Service Corps encourages Canadian youth to serve communities
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today launched the design phase of Canada Service Corps, Canada’s new national youth service initiative. Canada Service Corps will encourage young Canadians — be they born here or immigrants to Canada —  to get involved in service to their communities and gain valuable skills and experience that ...
  • Black Youth mentorship program launches in Ontario
    As a part of the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan, the Province of Ontario is launching a new mentorship program for Black youth: Together We Can. According to the province, Black youth are twice as likely to be unemployed compared to the provincial average. In Toronto specifically, Black youth are also ...
  • Investing in Africa’s youth and developing their skills is the only way forward
    GE’s committed to Africa’s sustainable development, under the hallmarks of responsible leadership and operational excellence, has positioned skills development and talent at the heart of its business initiatives. With several training, development and leadership programmes designed to encourage GE staff to progress, the multi-national also supports the advancement of students ...