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THE ISSUE<\/p><\/div>

Employment is getting harder for young Canadians.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Learning loss, systemic barriers, and increased automation make it difficult for young people to find and keep jobs\u2014especially those in equity-seeking groups. With the right resources and opportunities, youth can launch their careers with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1758819560562{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”pbottom-54 position-r”][vc_row el_class=”pbottom-5″][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-md-4″] \n

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14.6%<\/h3> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

is the current youth unemployment rate in Canada, the highest it has been since 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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850,000+<\/h3> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

youth ages 15-24 aren\u2019t working or enrolled in education and training.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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66%<\/h3> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

of Canadians ages 18-25 had difficulties finding summer or part-time jobs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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HOW WE HELP<\/p><\/div>

Skill-building, education, and experience are crucial. BGC Clubs provide all three.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”pbottom-10″][vc_column_inner el_class=”custom-padding” offset=”vc_col-md-6″]

1,212<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Club staff are former Club kids<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

BGC Clubs open the door to the best opportunity we can give anyone: a job.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

In addition to homework-help, our career-development programs allow young people to discover, explore, and build skills so they reach their full potential\u2014whether it\u2019s in STEM, the arts, retail, trades, or at a Club.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-md-6″][vc_single_image image=”86890″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”custom-image-padding”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”custom-column-padding”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]\n\t\t\t

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Because of a Club, our kids believe in themselves.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

86% of our kids<\/strong> feel more confident about their future.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]\n\t\t\t

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Our work is making an impact.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A <\/span>recent study<\/span><\/a> shows that kids in our after-school programs showed higher math scores in grade 3 and more engagement in learning in grade 7.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”ptop-0″][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”wave-container white ptop-8 pbottom-4″ css=”.vc_custom_1758469066438{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1758468963206{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-8″]

HELP US HELP KIDS<\/p><\/div>

BGC Canada\u2019s Learning & Development Fund provides BGC Clubs with the resources they need<\/mark> to give kids a brighter future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

When Club staff are given more opportunities, they\u2019re better equipped to support the youth they serve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_btn title=”Donate” style=”solid” color=”donate_btn” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbgcdonors.donorsupport.co%2Fpage%2FFUNBFVAKRMA%3Fform%3Ddonatenow|title:Donate|target:_blank”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”pbottom-5″][vc_column_inner el_class=”custom-padding” offset=”vc_col-md-6″]

To amplify our efforts, we launched a new online learning platform: MyBGC.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aimed at Club youth aged 13 to 21, Club staff, and other youth audiences, this online hub houses BGC Canada’s self-directed programs, activities, and resources. This includes youth employment, financial literacy, and mental health programs and activities to prepare youth for life after school.<\/p>\n

Investing in this tool allows BGC Canada to offer learning and development opportunities that can have a transformative impact on both the staff and the youth we serve.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][vc_btn title=”Contact our partnerships & philanthropy team” style=”solid” color=”green_btn” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bgccan.com%2Fen%2Fpartner-with-us%2Fcontact-our-partnership-team%2F|title:Contact%20our%20partnerships%20%26%20philanthropy%20team”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-md-6″][vc_single_image image=”86882″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”custom-image-padding”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Together, we can create brighter futures.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Help us improve outcomes for youth by boosting their confidence, academic achievement, and social and emotional skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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