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Aspire is a leading career initiative developed by youth for youth.

Aspire is an initiative of First Work

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Tel: (416) 323-9557
aspire@firstwork.org

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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

You don’t know what you don’t know. First Work

You don’t know what you don’t know. First Work’s Aspire initiative is focused on inviting young Ontarians who may face barriers into the spotlight and connecting them to Employment Service Providers so they can reach their full potential.

You have peers across Ontario in a similar boat – facing similar barriers to success through no fault of your own.

You don’t have to go through job searching, career development, or any other part of your employment journey alone. We can help guide you through.

ESPs are there to support you. Find an ESP near you at our Link in Bio. Or better yet, reach out to us!

Some #MondayMotivation inspo from @gen_chos3n's Ru

Some #MondayMotivation inspo from @gen_chos3n's Ruth Altaye! Quote is from her presentation on Anchoring #Anxiety at the 2023 #AspireYouthSummit.

Are you on a journey to your dream career? Make su

Are you on a journey to your dream career? Make sure you've got a "GPS for Your Career" to help you along the way!
This platform is #FREE for any #youth in Ontario [under age 30!]
Register at Link in Bio!

The 2023 #AspireYouthSummit may be over, but our a

The 2023 #AspireYouthSummit may be over, but our appreciation for the folks who helped make this #YouthSummit a success is never ending!

A huge thank you to the #Sponsors who made this event possible! @RBC Future Launch, @fsc_ccf Future Skills Centre, @wcgemploymentontario, Erco Worldwide, @dolphingaming_, and @cgamingcgood.

Are you looking for work, want to explore new care

Are you looking for work, want to explore new career opportunities, or level up your skills? GPS for Your Career is an AI-powered tool that helps with your job search, career exploration, training, and more.

This job seeker learned how to effectively write a cover letter and resume after trying out the resources section in the platform:
"Thanks to GPS for Your Career, I have built a stronger resume and am more confident in my job search!"

Gain confidence in your job search and check out the available options in the resource section! Whether you are looking for resources related to entrepreneurship, financial planning, mentorship, or tips on how to strengthen your resume and cover letter - this section can help!

Give it a try: Once logged into your GPS for Your Career account, click on Resources; now you can check out "browse resources" to see recommended resources, use the search bar to search for resources, or filter by type of resource, price, or provider. There is also a "my resource" section to browse the resources that you saved.

GPS for Your Career is available to people aged 15-29 in Ontario.

Learn more about #GPSforYourCareer ➡️ see link in bio!

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