Youth In Action: Opportunities in Sustainability

Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

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The Sustainability Office invites every student in Ontario to the Youth In Action Event: Opportunities in Sustainability!

Students across Ontario are welcome to join a networking and storytelling event that highlight youth action in sustainability and showcase various career and volunteer opportunities to join. Participating Universities and Colleges include the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and University of Guelph Humber. Featured organizations include: Apathy is Boring, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Youth Challenge International, ReImagine 17, and more!

All students in Ontario are welcome.

When: The event will take place on March 10th 2022.

Where: Networking session (Kumospace), Storytelling (Zoom).

Tip: Sign up for free at Kumospace and Zoom ahead of the event!

Register now!
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Agenda:

  • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm- Network with amazing environmental and youth organizations such as:
    • GoodWork
    • ReImagine17
    • Youth Challenge International
    • Canadian Youth Biodiversity Network
    • Shake Up the Establishment
    • Global Spark
    • Apathy is Boring
    • Evergreen
    • A Greener Future
    • World Wildlife Fund
  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm you will hear from past and current students across Ontario about their experiences and opportunities in Sustainability.
    • Jordan Lin - ReImagine17
    • Alena Blanes - Marketing Director (UofT Sustainability Consulting Group)
    • Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky (Youth Climate Lab)

Resources for Networking

Networking can be intimidating, especially on a platform that you might not feel comfortable with. But don't worry! We have created some resources below to help you.

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  • Curious to learn more about the organizations attending the networking session? Check out this information page!
  • Would you like to learn some tips for virtual networking, check this out!
  • Wondering what is Kumospace and how does it work? Check out Kumospace resource!

Tip: The picture on the right is a photo of what the Youth In Action event will look like! You will able to visit the rooms and interact with the organizations directly. A tutorial will be given to everyone during the event.

Register now!