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Newfoundland family opens its doors to Quebec teens through YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program
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Newfoundland family opens its doors to Quebec teens through YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program

22 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Melissa, Paul, and their two daughters Scarlett and Carrie from St. John’s, Newfoundland had a...read more
Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path
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Summer Work Student Exchange Program Shapes Teen’s Career Path

13 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Sanjana has been involved with the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program since 2015....read more
Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job
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Thriving in Canada: How a Syrian Immigrant Found Her Perfect Job

07 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

When Dima arrived in Canada from Syria last year, she wasn’t sure what kind of job she wanted....read more
New Brunswick Teens Explore Toronto’s Rich History & Cultural Diversity Through Exchange
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New Brunswick Teens Explore Toronto’s Rich History & Cultural Diversity Through Exchange

01 May 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

On April 13, students from Wolastoq Education Initiative, who live on Tobique First Nation...read more
NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends
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NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends

26 March 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Amro, who is originally from Palestine, moved to Canada three years ago. He has been a member of...read more
Credit Education Week: How Gambling Can Impact Millennials’ Finances
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Credit Education Week: How Gambling Can Impact Millennials’ Finances

21 March 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This November, Credit Canada hosted its 12th annual “Credit Education Week” aimed at helping...read more
YMCA of Greater Toronto named a Top Employer for Young People
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YMCA of Greater Toronto named a Top Employer for Young People

18 January 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Photo Caption: A councilor of the Toronto island Summer Day camp takes two campers out onto the...read more
Take our Kids to Work Day: a glimpse into the working world
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Take our Kids to Work Day: a glimpse into the working world

28 November 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Pictured above: Logan (right) and his mentor, Sandra Luis (left) at the Mississauga Valley YMCA...read more
Our latest Youth 4 Youth Contest award winner, Amir, tells us what it took
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Our latest Youth 4 Youth Contest award winner, Amir, tells us what it took

17 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Amir is the first grand prize winner of the Youth 4 Youth Digital Media Competition. The contest...read more
YMCA’s Lance and Dexter win Ted Rogers Fund Scholarship
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YMCA’s Lance and Dexter win Ted Rogers Fund Scholarship

06 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Dexter and Lance are the latest winners of the Ted Rogers Scholarship Fund, presented to bright...read more

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