Partner Spotlight: Old Navy

Preparing the next generation for workplace success

Old Navy is one of BGC Canada’s long-standing partners, helping prepare the next generation of leaders for workplace success. Old Navy’s This Way ONward program helps BGC Clubs provide youth with job readiness training by offering real-world work experience with on-the-job skill building, alongside one-on-one mentorship and coaching.

Old Navy is helping young people unlock their career potential by creating safe spaces to explore the skills necessary to give them confidence in their future.

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Youth participants from BGC Clubs holding shopping bags and clothing during a visit to an Old Navy store.

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See how Old Navy has impacted our communities

Over the last 3 years, BGC Clubs have received grants to provide This Way ONward programming in communities across the country to prepare young people for a successful career.

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Local BGC (Main Clubs) can operate out of several Service Locations (e.g. schools, community centres).

Empowering young people through self-expression

In 2024, Old Navy also supported our Youth of the Year initiative with a surprise shopping spree so our youth could feel great for their celebration event.

Group of people posing with large gold "BGC" balloons in a clothing store.

A festive display in a store featuring a large arch of green and gold balloons, with large gold foil balloons spelling "BGC" and a sign that reads "CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME BGC YOUTH OF THE YEAR!

Two smiling young women wearing lanyards pose together in the toddler clothing aisle of a retail store.

Three young people giving thumbs up in front of a white BGC Strathcona County van parked outside an Old Navy store.

It’s one thing for us to tell the youth about employment… and work with them on resumes and such, but it’s another when you say, ‘Ok, the store manager is going to come, and they want to spend some time with you.

Club Staff BGC Winnipeg

BGC Canada's Youth of the Year program is an amazing initiative that empowers youth, which is something that is very important to us at Old Navy.

Vanessa Robinson Senior Director of Stores, Old Navy

About Old Navy

Old Navy is a global apparel and accessories brand that makes current American essentials accessible to every family.

Originating in 1994, the brand celebrates the democracy of style through on-trend, playfully optimistic, affordable and high-quality products. A brand within San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) portfolio of brands, Old Navy brings a fun, energizing shopping environment to its customers in more than 1,300 stores around the world.

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