May 2013
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Lost Lyrics: Up to $25,000 for Your Next Youth... →
lostlyricsinfo: To learn more, check out: http://www.youth.nationalbank.ca/programs/committees One for Youth committees Empower local and regional communities Want to support young people? Talk about the One for Youth committees with community organizations in your area! Each eligible…
May 17th
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May 17th
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Regent Park Film Festival Deadline EXTENDED!!
uforchange: The DEADLINE has been extended to JUNE 10th!! Do not miss out! 
May 17th
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Making A Living Making Art?
uforchange: REGISTER TODAY! MAY 27 @ THE GLADSTONE for the next Making A Living. Making Art event! 
May 17th
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Announcement: Manifesto Leadership Transition
BOARD TO RECRUIT NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CHAMPION MANIFESTO’S VISION & MANDATE Manifesto announces today that later this year, Che Kothari, volunteer Executive Director, will transition into a new role as the Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. As a result, Manifesto is launching a recruitment process to hire a new paid Executive Director with the hopes of identifying a...
May 12th
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Got something to say about the TTC? We want to...
May 12th
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Call Out: for young men interested in theatre:...
MAINSTAGE MENprogram application is now available. The program is free and no experience is required. Participants receive $20 per day for transportation and food costs.   Youth must be between the ages of 16 and 19 and able to commit to the program dates below. If you know someone who might be interested in applying please pass the application along to them. The application deadline is Monday,...
May 12th
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Job Opp: FYI- Director of Programs and...
Description: This position provides leadership and overseas the programs and services department of the organization. This includes providing strategic direction for the department and ensuring the continued development of the organization as it relates to its programs and services. The position works with all of FYI’s stakeholders in championing and identifying the impacts of the agency’s work...
May 12th
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Post-Secondary is Possible Info Fair
The Council of Educators of Toronto (CET) and Toronto Community Housing (TCH) are co-hosting an info fair on post secondary access and outreach programs with  on May 15th from 4-8pm at 931 Yonge St.   This is a great ‘one stop shop’ opportunity for youth to learn about the different options and pathways to access post secondary education. There will be raffle prizes and...
May 12th
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SKETCH: FancyTown:making the world fancier and the...
Sewing! Screen Printing! Sewing machines! Fabric, tshirts, inks, leather, zippers, shiny objects, etc - all the things needed to make your product! Get Skillz! Access Tools!!Sergers! Use Materials! Make a Product! Design! SALES Light Table for screen Printing! Leave with something you made! Work from designs and patterns, or create your own! Get Professional Feedback! Get feedback on what it takes...
May 12th
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May 10th
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Inside UforChange: UforChange Presents: Skills →
uforchange: Come out and support UforChange on May 24th at the Paint Box Bistro (555 Dundas St. East) Join the UforChange Crew for a summer night jammed with a DANCE & DJ BATTLE, live painting, cheap but classy food, drinks and great company! Interested in being apart of this event? Audition…
May 10th
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Lost Lyrics: For Youth Initiative (FYI) JOB... →
lostlyricsinfo: POSITION TITLE: REPORTS TO: DETAILS: CLOSING: COMPENSATION: Position Function: FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE Job Posting Youth Outreach Worker Youth Development Manager Full time-One Year Contract Wednesday, May 8 2013 @ 4:00pm $40K-$42K Annual Salary Organization & Program Description For Youth…
May 10th
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Lost Lyrics: HONEY JAM NATIONAL AUDITIONS -... →
lostlyricsinfo: Live auditions take place in Toronto on Sunday June 9, 2013, 2pm @ The Mod Club on 722 College Street. Artists across Canada who can’t make the live auditions can submit online by May 15. All details are on www.honeyjam.com . Judges will include reps from record…
May 10th
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May 10th
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Update: Meeting Postponed!
This meeting has been postponed due to insufficient RSVP’s.  The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19th, 2013, same place, same time.  A reminder will be sent in...
May 5th
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Special Olympics Active Start program at Regent...
Active Start – a program for children aged 2-6 with an intellectual disability. Through play, the sessions offer the children an excellent opportunity to improve physical, social, and cognitive abilities to prepare them for successful participation in future athletic endeavors and everyday activities. The program also aims to educate parents and caregivers about the value of sport in their child’s...
May 5th
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New Eyes Presents: Animation Workshop Series with...
Brian has worked on big budget films like Coraline and the Corpse Bride, and he also has a sense for just working with passion and whats available in your environment! check out stuff he’s worked on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGYWVzC7fcQ We will be using this 5 part series to complete work on Tumaini:Hope, a documentary on proud Kenyan-Canadian Mother and Artist Susan Mugo. We...
May 5th
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FYI: Power of One 2013
Early bird tickets till May 18th! Power of One 2013 Thursday, June 13th at 6 pm Snell Hall, St. James Cathedral We believe it takes just one individual to make a difference in a young person’s life.    Start your journey as a youth mentor at this year’s Power of One event.    Join us on June 13th at 6 pm at the Snell Hall in Toronto.   Get your tickets today at...
May 5th
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Upcoming Employment Fair
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May 5th
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April 2013
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Looking for Volunteers: GET Schooled- calling...
GYC’s new partner initiative G.E.T. Schooled launches at the AGO on Wed May 1st as part of the National Youth Arts Week Launch Party with the Hon. Michaëlle Jean (and more)! G.E.T. Schooled is a new creative community of grassroots knowledge where young people are both the learners AND the teachers…They’re looking for 8 awesome volunteers to come celebrate and help support their...
Apr 28th
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SAPACCY Support Group-Manage Substance Use...
Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth SAPACCY SUPPORT GROUP COME LEARN HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TRIGGERS. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE SUBSTANCE USE TRIGGERS. When: Every WEDNESDAY May 15th to July 17th, 2013 Time:4:30pm-6:00pm Location: 80 Workman Way 6th floor, Rm. 6115 Workman Way is an internal street on the CAMH site at 1001 Queen Street west between...
Apr 28th
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A Triple Threat to Equity: Changing Prioritites...
Social Planning Toronto would like to invite you to A Triple Threat to Equity: Changing Priorities for Toronto Schools, please feel free to distribute this information with your friends and other concerned community members.     The Ministry of Education provides additional funding to school boards to support ESL students and students living in poverty. However the Toronto District School...
Apr 28th
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CallOut: Youth Performer, hip-hop artists, dancer,...
The SLAM Youth Hub is looking for youth entertainers and volunteers for its grand opening ceremony in Mid June. If you know any youth who are interested please have them connect with myself. In regards to the youth entertainers, preference will be given to youth who reside and/or go to school in Steeles L’Amoreaux. Paulina O’Kieffe, Initiative Coordinator, SLAM Youth Hub, 647.447.5957 ...
Apr 28th
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Meal Exchange is Hiring summer students!
Meal Exchange is looking to hire 3 summer students ready to work in our Toronto national offices this summer! The position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Successful applicants must be full-time students between the ages of 15 and 30, and returning to their studies in the fall of 2013. Position start dates are approximately May 20th, 37.5 hours/week through until August 30th. For a...
Apr 28th
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Career and Training Exploration Fair- May 3rd,...
Date:Friday May 3, 2013 Time:10:00am- 4:00 pm Location:Scarborough Civic Centre, 300 Borough Drive TTC: Subway to Kennedy, then L.R.T. to Scarborough Town Centre What to Bring: A positive attitude, plenty of resumes, pen & paper, Business/Contact Card (if available) Dress for Success – interviews may happen on the spot! An opportunity to meet employers face to face and explore...
Apr 28th
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Volunteers Needed: York Youth Council
YYC is looking for individuals with various background in community work to volunteer in the committees. If you are a believer in bringing effective and sustainable change, then this is the project for you. Great Experience, access to a network of 18 organizations that serve in the Weston Mount Dennis Area, one could use this experience as part of their placements/internship, volunteer hours...
Apr 28th
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The 11th Annual Regent Park Film Festival – Call...
Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s only free-of-charge, multi-cultural, film festival dedicated to showcasing the best local and international film and video works. The stories we celebrate resonate with the inner city, community-driven, trans-national, transient context of Regent Park, as well as with other similar communities in Toronto, across Canada and all over the world. We encourage...
Apr 28th
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FREE Photography Workshop @ the AGO
Jason Evans is a photographer, currently in Toronto on the residency program at AGO. Is running a free photo workshops while based around portraiture encouraging participants to think of and for themselves and others, encouraging visual literacy whilst developing some looking and thinking skills. The project intros on Monday 29th April at 7.00 PM in Jackman Hall at AGO. Follow-up sessions to be...
Apr 28th
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Community Facilitators' Initiative-Group...
Community Facilitators’ Initiative session are running so you can forward the info to colleagues and friends you think might be interested. Here are the dates/times for the next session: · 1st meeting: Thursday, May 23rd from 6– 7:30pm · Group Facilitation training: Saturday, May 25th from 10am-4pm · Pre-retreat meeting: Tuesday, June 4th from 6-7:30pm · Retreat: Leaving...
Apr 28th
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Job Post: Lights, Sound ACCESS- Program...
Lights, Sound ACCESS” is an innovative and unique initiative within the arts education and cultural sector which seeks to connect youth with educational and employment opportunities while highlighting the diversity and talents of the Jane/Finch (Black Creek) community. Lights Sound ACCESS will partner with local artists and art groups for content creation and delivery while creating...
Apr 21st
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FPYN Survey!
To anyone who works with youth under 29 years of age as a mentor, facilitator, outreach worker, employment councellor etc. Please fill out this survey for FPYN to find out how they are doing as a supportive network for you - youth workers! Details of the survey: The survey will take approximately 10 to 25 minutes to complete. This is a voluntary survey that can be done anonymously. In order to...
Apr 20th
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Democracy Forum: Scarborough Civic Action Network-...
Thursday May 9, 2013 | 5:30-8:30pm | Scarborough Civic Centre | 160 Borough Drive Scarborough residents are invited to take part in an exciting conversation on ways to engage after election time. Take this opportunity to get your civic action toolkit and connect with a wide range of civic groups & activities in Scarborough! Space is limited-register now! What’s in store…. ...
Apr 20th
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Youth Social Justice Institute (YSJI) on N.O.W....
Join us at the 2013 Youth Social Justice Institute (YSJI) on N.O.W. Education (No One Without Education) When: May 15th 2013, 8.30am-4.30pm Where: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto The 2012 inaugural YSJI was a very successful day with over 120 participants from a broad spectrum of youth serving agencies, youth, educators, decision makers and funders to focus on...
Apr 20th
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Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium: Are you...
May 1st! Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium in Malvern! Are you interested in being an entrepreneur? Do you want to start your own business? The Canadian Youth Business Foundation, together with Enterprise Toronto and the YMCA, are partnering to present an Entrepreneurship Symposium. Wednesday May 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm Malvern Library - 30 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5 A presentation of the...
Apr 20th
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Call out: Social Media and Communication...
Do you know someone who wants experience in communications, loves social media and has a passion for educational attainment? We’re looking for a Social Media and Communication Intern! This role will include a high level of responsibility and awareness of all of CET’s activities as the individual will be working closely with us, the CET Secretariat. Twitter, newsletter editing, and...
Apr 20th
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YorkU: Transition Year Program: passionate aobut...
Do you know someone who did not finish high school, who is passionate about university, who will be devoted to their own success, and who is looking for the right opportunity? TYP@York may be that perfect opportunity! The Transition Year Program at York University is a full-time, two-term (September - April) special access program for youth (19+) and adults who are passionate about attending...
Apr 20th
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CET Video Shoot
CET Video Shoot: Exciting Updates! We are thrilled to be working on an upcoming video series featuring young leaders in Toronto and their experiences in post-secondary education. On April 17th, we had our first day of filming and met 8 young people whose stories were incredibly inspiring and motivating. Many of the participants shared how they overcame seemingly insurmountable odds in their...
Apr 20th
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Apr 20th
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SHAMBA Educational Seminar: Raise Funds & Friends...
SHAMBA Educational Seminar: Raise Funds & Friends - Tools to get you on the Radar! Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Wednesday, 24 April 2013 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (EDT) SHAMBA Space 48 Yonge Street (12th Floor) Toronto, Ontario M5E 1G6 Canada View Map Attend Event Share this event: Raise Funds & Friends - Tools to get you on the Radar! With an...
Apr 20th
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Job Post: Canadian Arab Institute (CAI)...
The Canadian Arab Institute (CAI) is a public policy think tank that produces research, makes policy recommendations and participates in educational initiatives and activities concerning Canadians of Arab heritage. Its mission is to “promote Canadian interests by researching and articulating the well-being, potential and contributions of Canadian Arabs.”...
Apr 20th
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Greenbelt Fund and Friends of the Greenbelt...
The Greenbelt Fund and Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation are non-profit organizations created to support Ontario’s Greenbelt. The organizations fund projects that strengthen the viability and sustainability of agriculture and create a richer, greener and more robust Greenbelt. To do this, they work in partnership with government, industry and NGOs. As the Grant Specialist, you will work...
Apr 20th
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Lost Lyrics: Free Youth Workshops! →
lostlyricsinfo: FREE Youth Workshops! Creative Facilitation & Grant Writing 101 Please share… Creative Facilitation Workshop: Express Yourself This introductory workshop provides a framework for using arts-based practices to strengthen your effectiveness as a facilitator….
Apr 20th
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Eritrean Youth Collective: EYC featured in the... →
eycgetconnected: Check out EYC’s latest feature in the Huffington Post : Young People Making Waves in Toronto !! A special thank you to Samuel Getachew​​!! http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/samuel-getachew/toronto-youth-group-_b_3089122.html Juwaher Yusuf is a noted activist and operations manager with one of…
Apr 20th
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The Mid Scarborough Hub: CHEF- Cooking for Healthy...
Every Thursday, 4:30pm- 3:30pm The Hub- Mid Scarborough 2660 Eglinton Ave E. To call and register: 416- 454-5548 Age: 13-24 !!Space is limited!! Learn delicious , quick and easy recipes for healthy living and physical fitness
Apr 13th
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2013 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI)...
2013 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) After-School Program: now accepting applications and we need your help in spreading the word to all eligible candidates! The Youth in Policing Initiative After-School Program has been created as part of Ontario’s Youth Action Plan launched by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. This initiative was established to recognize the importance of...
Apr 13th