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Employment 101 Hey guys! Do you have questions about employment now that things have changed due to COVID19?  Do you want tips and tricks for job applications and resume writing? Get your questions answered and have the tools to create an eye catching resume!!  Join us for PART 1 of a TWO Part program. Part 1 will be a  4 week workshop starting AUGUST 5th @3pm register on Eventbrite or email us if you need more info kjorden@culturelink.ca  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-youth-employment-101-tickets-114346330954 ..read more

Artegration, NewComer Children After School Program We turned the challenging time into a fun time where all the children can improve their skills and talents! Since the Pandemic started, we  reached out and supported more families, children and schools around the GTA via Zoom, WhatsApp, Email, and many more platforms. Our weekly activities and challenges include; Art, physical, fun and recreational activities ..read more

Youth Looking for Work or Paid Pre Employment Programs? Join SYS mailing list and get weekly emails with current opportunities!  Email kjorden@culturelink.ca ..read more

Latinx Mentorship Program In November 2019, the Sankofa program began a partnership with Teach2Learn to collaborate in the Latinx Mentorship Program. The program, which has been serving youth for over 10 years, focuses on helping Latin American newcomer youth to settle in Canada as well as promoting the recovery of cultural identity for Canadian-born youth of Latin American background. The workshops are facilitated in English and in Spanish, and there are always volunteer mentors more than happy to translate. The programs are laid out in such a way so that youth will have the opportunit ..read more

Archery Tag is a team-based sport that offers a competitive combative experience. The concept of the sport is similar to a game of dodge ball, with the exception that instead of a ball, it is played with a bow and arrow like Archery Dodge ball. CultureLink Youth Centre wanted to share this amazing experience with their newcomer youth.  Partnership with Sankofa and Youth in Action to enhance the social integration of newcomer youth with Archery Tag Overall it was an amazing experience for our newcomer youth ..read more

THE NEWCOMER CLUB  AT ETOBICOKE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE In February, the Sankofa and Youth in Action programs partnered with North York Community House to start an after-school program for newcomer students at Etobicoke Collegiate. The Newcomer Club is run on Thursdays right after school, from 3:30 to 5:30. During the first sessions, we have done fun icebreakers and team-building exercises for the participants to mingle and get to know each other. We have also agreed on the rules we all commit to following to make sure everyone feels included and respected. Also, we have done some activ ..read more

Caroline or Change  Getting a chance to go watch a  musical is not an everyday event for some Canadians. Thanks to The Musical Stage Co. a group of newcomer youth from the Youth in Arts Program were invited to go experience for Black History Month the new performance of Caroline or Change on Monday, February 3rd 2020.  The youth had a blast going and learning about the historical aspect of this beautiful and last surviving, Edwardian Stacked Theatre.  The performance was amazing and we had great seats!  It was such a fun event for everyone ..read more

CultureLink's Youth Centre Snowboarding Activity   Many Canadians embrace and enjoy the winter season by participating in recreational activities such as skiing and snowboarding. Therefore CultureLink Youth Centre wanted to share this experience with their newcomer youth.  Partnership with Sankofa and Youth In Action to enhance the social integration of new comer youth in Snowboarding!!   The youth had an amazing time and learned quickly how to maneuver down the hills. Here we are getting a crash course how to fall properly without injuring ones-self.   Overall it was an am ..read more

CALLING ALL YOUTH!  Our NextGen – Creative Self Marketing MOOC is open for enrollment. - Course starts March. 2, 2020 - Enrollment ends April. 20, 2020 This course will teach you how to create a compelling multi-dimensional online presence, despite not having considerable work or educational experiences. Through weekly lessons the online course will teach you how to create an infographic and video résumé, you will learn the fundamentals of good storytelling for employment and how to utilize new media tools to market yourself and build a professional online presence Although this course was ..read more