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8 Tips to Impress Employers at Job Fairs
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8 Tips to Impress Employers at Job Fairs

07 January 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Getting your resume noticed and landing job interviews can be tough. That’s what makes job fairs...read more
How Nathan’s determination contributes to his well-being
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How Nathan’s determination contributes to his well-being

14 December 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Nathan Kim is a recent participant in the YMCA’s SPRING program designed for individuals who need...read more
YMCA of Greater Toronto honoured as a Top GTA Employer
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YMCA of Greater Toronto honoured as a Top GTA Employer

07 December 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a top employer for more than 6,000 employees including hundreds of...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
Celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day
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Celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day

05 November 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Pictured above: Yvonne Cohen from the Brampton Union Street YMCA Health and Fitness Centre,...read more
How an employment centre became a classroom for Madison
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How an employment centre became a classroom for Madison

16 October 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Madison Denault-KingMadison Denault-King is a high school co-op student at the Pickering...read more
Pine Crest Leadership campers connect with First Nations communities
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Pine Crest Leadership campers connect with First Nations communities

10 October 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Written By: Daniel HackbornEvery summer, hundreds of teens sign up for Leadership Programs at...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
Award-winning YMCA of Greater Toronto leader is helping to change the lives of youth
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Award-winning YMCA of Greater Toronto leader is helping to change the lives of youth

06 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Stephanie Chan is one of the latest leaders from YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment Services to...read more

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