Launching the next generation of Canada's workforce as students across Canada step into their future for a day
The Learning Partnership's Take Our Kids to Work Day provides students with opportunities to experience career skills and competencies as they explore the world of work.
TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - On November 14, 2018 Grade 9 students from across Canada will join a parent, family member or trusted friend at work as part of The Learning Partnership's Take Our Kids to Work Day. Since 1994, millions of students across Canada have spent the day in the life of a working professional, providing them an opportunity to explore the world of work and helping them make informed educational decisions. Take Our Kids to Work Day is occurring one week later than usual in accommodation of a significant faith day.
The Learning Partnership's Take Our Kids to Work Day supports career exploration and career readiness among Canadian students in Grade 9. On this day, an estimated 200,000 students will be hosted at local businesses in their communities, gaining exposure to workplace skills and competencies, including teamwork, problem solving and leadership. Take Our Kids to Work Day helps connect business and education, allowing employers to share knowledge, experience and advice around education, career choices and relevant skills required in today's workplace.
The Learning Partnership's Take Our Kids to Work Day is funded in part by the RBC Foundation, in support of the RBC Future Launch commitment to helping young Canadians prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
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"The Learning Partnership is looking forward to organizations across Canada welcoming Grade 9 students into their workplaces on Wednesday, November 14th. Since 1994, The Learning Partnership has been bringing business and education sectors together to give students the best introduction to the changing world of work. Take Our Kids to Work Day provides young people the opportunity to experience real-world collaboration, critical thinking and creativity in various workplaces, helping them make more informed choices about their education. The Learning Partnership is committed to supporting our students through our programs that cultivate entrepreneurial thinking and innovation in order to prepare students for a successful future."
James Politeski
Interim President and CEO, The Learning Partnership
"We're excited to be working with The Learning Partnership to deliver on the promise of RBC Future Launch. RBC Future Launch is a decade-long commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. We are committed to acting as a catalyst for change, bringing government, educators, public sector and not-for-profits together to co-create solutions to help young people better prepare for the future of the work through "human skills" development, networking and work experience. Our support of and involvement with Take Our Kids to Work Day is part of this commitment.
Valerie Chort
Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, RBC
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The Learning Partnership would like to hear from you about how you are participating in Take Our Kids to Work day, whether you are an employer hosting young visitors or students visiting a workplace. Share your story on social media using the hashtag #KidsToWork.
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Register for Take Our Kids to Work Day
Businesses can register online with The Learning Partnership to receive resources to help plan Take Our Kids to Work Day.
About The Learning Partnership
The Learning Partnership is a Canadian charity that prepares students to thrive in a diverse, connected and changing world. We leverage the best thinking from educators, business, and government to deliver experiential programs for students that cultivate entrepreneurial thinking and support social emotional learning. Since 1993, we have been helping build the foundations for students to solve tomorrow's challenges. For more information on The Learning Partnership, visit www.thelearningpartnership.ca.
SOURCE The Learning Partnership
Lee Shelson, [email protected], 647-252-3589
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