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Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth
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Teacher plans student exchange after having life-changing experience as a youth

04 February 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Just over a decade ago, Nicole Pereira from Brampton, Ontario spent a week with her classmates...read more
YMCA named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
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YMCA named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People

17 January 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This prestigious award goes to organizations that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs...read more
Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services
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Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services

14 January 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Halimat experienced major culture shock when she arrived in Canada from Nigeria. Everything that...read more
Ask an expert: how to get a job with no experience
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Ask an expert: how to get a job with no experience

10 January 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Recent grads always ask us, “What now?” Even if you know what type of work you want, most...read more
Young man overcomes mental health challenges and discovers rewarding career through Youth Job Connection Program
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Young man overcomes mental health challenges and discovers rewarding career through Youth Job Connection Program

16 December 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Like so many teens, Mohit headed to university fresh out of high school. But the program wasn’t...read more
YMCA wins Top Employer Award for the twelfth time
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YMCA wins Top Employer Award for the twelfth time

06 December 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

What better way to celebrate our 12th  Employer Award than by spotlighting our amazing team? With...read more
Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams
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Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams

29 November 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On November 6, 2019, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomed grade 9 students for Take Our Kids to...read more
How to fit fitness into your busy holiday schedule
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How to fit fitness into your busy holiday schedule

28 November 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

The holidays are supposed to be a time for some much-needed R&R, but they often end up being...read more
Dedicated YMCA volunteer wins provincial award for 10 years of service
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Dedicated YMCA volunteer wins provincial award for 10 years of service

28 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

For many high school students, gaining community service hours is just another task on their...read more
3 ways to teach your child about the importance of giving back
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3 ways to teach your child about the importance of giving back

25 November 2019 - by Dawn Yan

With the holiday season right around the corner, your to-do list as a parent is likely expanding...read more

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