THE ISSUE
Learning loss, systemic barriers, and increased automation make it difficult for young people to find and keep jobs—especially those in equity-seeking groups. With the right resources and opportunities, youth can launch their careers with confidence.
HOW WE HELP
Skill-building, education, and experience are crucial. BGC Clubs provide all three.
1,214
Club staff are former Club kids
BGC Clubs open the door to the best opportunity we can give anyone: a job.
In addition to homework-help, our career-development programs allow young people to discover, explore, and build skills so they reach their full potential—whether it’s in STEM, the arts, retail, trades, or at a Club.
Because of a Club, our kids believe in themselves.
85% of our kids feel more confident about their future.
Our work is making an impact.
A recent study shows that kids in our after-school programs showed higher math scores in grade 3 and more engagement in learning in grade 7.
HELP US HELP KIDS
BGC Canada’s Learning & Development Fund provides BGC Clubs with the resources they need to give kids a brighter future.
When Club staff are given more opportunities, they’re better equipped to support the youth they serve.
To amplify our efforts, we launched a new online learning platform: MyBGC.
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.
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.
