Greetings!
BGCBigs wants to keep you informed on all things in the community and in youth employment.Checkout some of the things coming up this New Year 2023!
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Do you need help with a resume, an application, interview preparation, or anything else employment-related?
Our Youth Employment Coordinator is available for individual appointments.
Book your appointment here
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A workshop is coming your way! Sign up below!
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RBC Future Launch and MENTOR Canada is bringing a series of unique, virtual, interactive skill-building events for ALL Big Brothers Big Sisters youth (13+).
UPCOMING Event
January 31, 2023 @ 3pm MST (1hr)
February 1, 2023 @ 5pm MST (1hr)
***please note the poster times are in Eastern time zone. The local times are above.
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This virtual event is FREE for all job seekers! Interview with 40+ companies in just 3-hours. Offered in Edmonton & Sherwood Park
Date and time
Mon, January 2, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
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Are you looking for the perfect job opportunity but needing a little help to move in that direction?
Come and join us at the Mira Health Centre on 111th Ave & 119 Street, where employers eagerly await promising individuals like yourself! Registration is limited since this one-time event will have timed entry tickets due to capacity restrictions, so act fast!
Refresh your resume with professional guidance from coordinators located right inside.
For resume assistance before the Job Fair, be sure to secure an appointment by emailing empower@lifemark.ca or calling 587-635-2358 beforehand, so we can start setting you on the path of success together.
Date and time
Wed, 18 January 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST
Location
11910 111 Ave NW #104 11910 111 Avenue Northwest #104 Edmonton, AB T5G 3G6
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Civic Youth Fellowship
How can you make Edmonton a better city? What issues are present in your community that you want to address and solve?
The Civic Youth Fellowship is an opportunity for youth from equity-deserving communities to develop an understanding of municipal politics and work to represent the issues of constituents!
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Level Up Series: The Marketing Mix
Do you want to use digital marketing to help launch or grow your business in the upcoming year? Then you'll want to check out the FREE marketing learning series hosted by Kelly Doody from Social School! You'll learn all about the latest and greatest digital marketing tactics so you can take your business to the next level. Don't miss out – sign up today!
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
- Discover the trending digital tactics for the year ahead and where your greatest opportunities lie.
- Understand who you are speaking to, what you need to convey to them, and how to ensure your message gets seen and acted on.
- Using the customer journey as your guide, determine the physical and digital marketing touchpoints required to take your prospect from cold lead to hot customer.
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LAUNCH OR GROW YOUR SIDE HUSTLE WITHOUT QUITTING YOUR JOB OR SCHOOL
Futurpreneur Offers:
Financing
- Apply for up to $15,000 in loan financing to launch or to help grow your business as much or as little as you like.
Mentorship
- Get matched with an experienced mentor to help you build confidence and tackle your toughest challenges for up to two years.
Resources
- Learn key skills like business planning, marketing and cash flow management through our online and in-person business resources.
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Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program
Africa Centre’s Entrepreneurial Support initiatives aim at creating opportunity for building a larger business community in Alberta through leading a full-frontal assault on the systematic barriers that limit the prospects for aspiring Black entrepreneurs.
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Below are some resources EPL offers for Job Seekers. You can find more information on their website here
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Brainfuse JobNow provides personalized career advice, including live coaching for interview prep, resumé creation and job searching
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This job-hunting resource has everything you need to create great resumés and cover letters, search for jobs, prep for interviews and more.
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RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth will be open for applications between September 28th and December 1st, 2022.
This scholarship is awarded to 20 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada every year, and is valued at up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.
Candidates must have applied to, or be registered to attend a post-secondary institution in the 2023/24 school year, full-time.
Learn about the difference these scholarships made for our 2022 recipients here.
Please share this opportunity widely.
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RBC Future Launch Scholarship
The RBC Future Launch Scholarship is currently open for applications on a rolling basis.
This scholarship is exclusively for youth aged 15-29 who are not in school or only studying part time.
Valued at $1,500, funds can be used for learning opportunities including short-term courses, workshops, certificates, online training; and other expenses related to advancing skills.
Do you know a young person in your community who could benefit from this support?
Please share this opportunity widely.
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Other RBC Future Launch Resources for Youth
Please find a brochure attached outlining some of the great resources available through Future Launch to young people across Canada.
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Explore School and Program Options
Are you unsure what school or options you have for next year. Explore these links that provide a guide for post secondary!
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Alis How to Apply for Free Money
Alis is a Government of Alberta website designed to help support Albertans with thier next steps. if you are looking for support with Grants, Schoolarship applications, or Student Aid Alberta they can help!
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City of Edmonton
- For kids 8-17 years
- $15/month or drop in for $2/day
- Anyone ages 8+ can go to the pool and gym on their own. They need to be 12+ to use the fitness centre and will need to take a Youth in Action course which is free with this pass.
- Youth need to scan in between 1- 530pm, but can stay all evening.
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City of Edmonton
- Programs offered by non profit groups for free at various recreation centres (some of which are offered by FCSS funded agencies).
- Some programs are drop-in and some are registered.
- Some of the registered programs have their information up on the website and for some it is coming soon.
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Relax this winter break by unplugging! Though some of these tips don't suit our cold winter months, try other alternatives so that you can enjoy your well deserved break!
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Please reach out to our Youth Employment Coordinator
Muna Abdulfatah Ahmed
for more information, questions or concerns.
muna.ahmed@bgcbigs.ca
780 699-8506
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