Angi Eddy can’t say enough about the impact of Raise the Grade in her community. “I have been able to help a teen who dropped out of high school get back into classes,” explains the Education Supervisor of Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria. “I watched a young mother defy all the expectations...
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A good start to helping youth enter the workforce
Mar 2
2018 federal budget gives young Canadians opportunities for hands-on learning (March 2, 2018) BGC Canada is pleased to see this year’s federal budget invest $448.5 million over five years in the Youth Employment Strategy and direct that money to maintaining the number of job placements funded under the Canada Summer Jobs program—70,000 a year for...
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Giant Tiger helps youth take steps toward academic success
BGC News Learning & Career Development
Feb 9
We are excited to launch a new video that highlights our Giant Tiger Giant Steps academic support program! Featuring a youth from one of our Clubs, this video describes the impact of the Giant Tiger Giant Steps program. Designed for ages 12-14, program participants work on their homework with the help of staff and volunteers,...
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