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SEASON'S GREETINGS!!
We know it has been a challenging year for everyone, but with our commitment and resiliency we've had a dynamic year. We'd like to thank you for your support and encourage you to continue to see us as a resource for unique opportunities in the Jane-Finch/Black Creek community.
EPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Adult Day School Team's Drop In Session
On October 21st, the York University TD Community Engagement Centre’s Adult Day School Team hosted an “Adults Transitioning to Post-Secondary Drop-In Session.” The zoom drop in session offered adult students from Emery Adult Learning Centre, Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre, and City Adult Learning Centre, an opportunity to ask any general or specific questions regarding post-secondary and the transition process. The event was well attended, with questions being answered about OSAP, application processes, York University supports, York University resources, and programs.
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Take Our Kids To Work
This year's Take Our Kids to Work event consisted of a about 90 students with 80% coming from the local Jane Finch/Black Creek area. Take Our Kids To Work is an annual event. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, TOKTW Day took place virtually as a conference-style event where students were able to sign up and attend different sessions throughout the day based on their interests. Each session included background information on the topic/field, explored different careers and educational pathways, as well as interactive activities and gave students the opportunity to ask questions. The program is open to all University community members and you are encouraged to join us next year!
"Count Yourself In" Event
On November 25th, the York University TD Community Engagement Centre worked in collaboration with the council of Educators of Toronto, the City of Toronto, Humber College, and Seneca College to host the “Count Yourself In: Pathways to Post Secondary Education, Access, and Training Virtual Event.” The workshop was geared towards offering supports and resources to mature and adult students with an attendance of over 600 participants. The workshop included a keynote by Yvette Munro, a Question and Answer period with all of the schools, and covered the topics of academic pathways, access pathways, and ways to finance post-secondary education.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
2021/2022 Awards
The York TD CEC is proud to announce this years winners of the catalyst grant awards. A total of $24,000 is awarded among five community and university collaborate projects. The goal of the catalyst grant awards is to fund projects that will bring change from joint community and university efforts.
Below are the successful 2021/2022 CEC Catalyst Grant projects:
Ghanian Canadian Association of Ontario
Guyana Community House
Jane Finch Speaks
Radical Kindness
Racialized Realities
Click HERE for more information on successful projects to-date.
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