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🔹Ontario’s Youth Employment Network
🔸Advocacy & Association group for #EmploymentServiceProviders
🔹Youth Council & #CareerExploration @youth_aspire

On 21 March 1960, South African police killed 69 p

On 21 March 1960, South African police killed 69 peaceful demonstrators who were protesting that country's system of racial segregation, known as apartheid.

Today, like so many members of our network, we re-commit to not only dream of futures where racism and discrimination will eliminated, but to actively work towards real change.
According to the UN, racism constitutes "a serious barrier to economic and social development." Race and ethnicity were the most frequently cited reasons among those who reported discrimination to Statistics Canada.

As drivers of economic development, Employment Service Providers meet needs of job seekers neglected by persistent systemic inequities.

Our calls-to-action are as follows:
1) Combat economic disparity and precarious work
2) Educate yourself on how to challenge discrimination by seeking and believing insights from racialized groups
3) Challenge racism and discrimination in your workplace
4) Challenge yourself to work against your preconceived biases to minimize your complicity in racist systems.

(📷@ymca.canada)
#IDERD #FightRacism #Jobseeker #EmbraceEquity

@SkillsForChange's very own Sampada Kukade will be

@SkillsForChange's very own Sampada Kukade will be presenting at #Amplify23!

Sampada's session is all about holistic #WorkforceDevelopment, offering insight into successful strategies with employers.

Haven't registered yet? Get your ticket now! https://bit.ly/3Jb1lRp

Looking for a quick read pick-me-up?? Check out Ch

Looking for a quick read pick-me-up?? Check out Charlton Sinclair's blog post on #HustleCulture - and slowing it way down.

Charlton shares his experience with burnout from post-secondary applications and extracurricular involvement. He offers insight into how the pressure to get a job and be successful can cause youth to hustle in an unhealthy way. He learns that being respectful of his capacity is the only way to have enough energy to work toward success that is meaningful to you.

➡️ Read Charlton's blog - See link in bio (Aspire Blog)

Not sure how your #skills (YES, you have them!) ca

Not sure how your #skills (YES, you have them!) can transfer to the workforce?
#GPSforYourCareer can help!

This career exploration-to-application platform is #FREE for anyone under 30 in Ontario.

Check it out! https://bit.ly/3nhXW7H

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