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Our next leadership camps are in Spring 2026, in-person and/or virtually
Youth organize career and financial literacy talks where professionals or community members share their experiences. These sessions expose youth to different career paths and real-world skills.
How might this help your community?
How might this help your community?
Expands youth awareness of career options
Builds networking and communication skills
Helps youth plan for their future
This project allows youth to learn directly from people with real-life career experience.
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
Weekday evenings or weekends
Schools, libraries, community centres, or virtual events
Suggested Action Plan
Suggested Action Plan
Decide which career topics or industries to highlight.
Reach out to professionals or community leaders as speakers.
Secure a space or online platform.
Promote the event to youth.
Prepare discussion questions in advance.
Host the talk and allow time for Q&A.
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
✓ Event space ($0–$50)
✓ Snacks and refreshments for attendees ($50)
✓ Speaker honorariums (optional, $0–$100)
✓ Chairs and a table
HELPFUL LINKS
HELPFUL LINKS
Career exploration tools for youth:
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning
Youth resume and career planning resources:
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