The Impact of Summer Jobs Canada Grant on Youth Development at Beat the Streets
Introduction:
At Beat the Streets, we are thrilled to express our deepest gratitude to the Government of Canada for its support through the Summer Jobs Canada Grant. This grant will allow us to empower and equip six young individuals with essential skills and experiences through meaningful employment.
About the Summer Jobs Canada Grant:
The Summer Jobs Canada Grant, administered by the Canadian Government, aims to provide employment opportunities for students during the summer months. This grant focuses on fostering skill development, offering valuable work experiences, and preparing youth for the workforce. It serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, enabling young individuals to gain practical skills that will benefit them in their future endeavours.
Empowering Youth through Summer Jobs Grant:
Thanks to the Summer Jobs Canada Grant, Beat the Streets has received funding to hire six talented individuals in various roles within our organization. These roles include executive assistant, program coordinator, social media community manager, researcher, and fundraising assistant.
We would like to welcome Kathy Nguyen & Arely Torales to the BTS Summer Jobs team! Kathy will be working as a Program Coordinator, and Arely Torales as an Executive Assistant. By joining our dynamic charity setting, these students will have a unique opportunity to develop a wide range of hard and soft skills.
Skills Development and Growth:
Through the Work It Summer Jobs program, students will enhance their information use, communications, leadership, organizational and administrative skills. Additionally, the program nurtures essential soft skills such as responsibility, accountability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and more. We believe in the holistic development of our participants, equipping them with the tools necessary for success in the workforce and beyond.
Reflections from Past Participants:
2022 Beat the Streets Work It participants share their reflections on the program.
“BTS helped change my mindset, allowed me to gain a sense of what working in a work environment is like and helped me obtain transferable skills for future job opportunities”
Reflecting on the transformative experience of our Work It Summer Jobs program, past participants have shared their thoughts:
“Beat the Streets has helped me become a confident and more resilient person. I am now leaving this job feeling like I can achieve any goal if I try my best and never give up!” Summer camp councillor (Brooklyn Glasgow)
“Throughout the last 7 weeks, I discovered what I was capable of and got to see myself under a completely new lens, and I'm glad that I had coach Neal and Jessica as mentors to help me reach that potential (still reaching).” Summer camp councillor (Christelle Lans)
"Through this program, I have seen a tremendous amount of growth in myself and my work. I am grateful to have had another opportunity to work for this wonderful charity! I would like to say thank you to show my gratitude towards my incredible peers and co-workers; my team partner, Taha; my mentors, the amazing Jessica and the great Coach Neal. I would also really like to thank our founder, John Park and Canada Summer Jobs!" Fundraising assistant (Tarnpreet Saroya)
“Beat the Streets is a great organization for anyone looking to level up”
“If there were any summer job opportunity that I could recommend to youth in Toronto, it would be the Work It program. I feel as if I'm already ready to work in a professional workspace with all the soft and hard skills I was taught, such as time management or grant writing.” Fundraising assistant (Taha Shafiqi)
Continued Support and Gratitude:
We are immensely grateful to the Summer Jobs program for their support over the past five years. Their commitment to empowering youth and fostering skill development is commendable. We look forward to the upcoming summer, where we can continue creating transformative experiences for young individuals through the Work It program.
As we celebrate the impact of the Summer Jobs Canada Grant, we thank the Canadian Government for their belief in our mission and their continued support. Together, we are making a significant difference in the lives of youth, providing them with the employment skills, experiences, and confidence needed to thrive in the workforce. Learn more about the BTS Work It program and join or support our ongoing efforts to help low-income youth find success in the workplace.
About Beat the Streets:
At Beat the Streets, our mission is to advance the education of low-income children and youth in the Greater Toronto Area through fun and unique sports, life skills, and employment-based development programs. Since 2015, we have served over 28,000 young individuals through our Wrestle 4 Fun, Level Up, You Grow Girl, Work It (Summer Jobs), and Volunteer programs, providing them opportunities to develop their physical, mental, and social well-being. We believe in empowering the next generation by breaking down barriers and creating pathways to success.
Join us in our mission to impact youth:
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