Media Invitation - Centennial College's HYPE summer program offers a path forward to city youth
TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2018 /CNW/ - More than 100 young people committed a big part of their summer to participate in HYPE – Helping Youth Pursue Education – Centennial College's tuition-free learning experience that demystifies higher education and opens doors to rewarding careers.
Over the past six weeks the students, aged 17 to 29, took part in seven career-oriented courses in business fundamentals, human development, automotive technology, esthetics, trades/computers/technology, digital media and culinary arts.
The initiative promotes educational attainment by reducing barriers to participation for youth living in Toronto's under-served neighbourhoods. Approximately one-third of HYPE graduates go on to pursue full-time studies at college.
Benefits to participants include HYPE Works, featuring skill-credentialing workshops to increase employability, supported experience in job fairs and mentoring. In addition, HYPE Works Express is a one-week program designed to increase employment readiness for youth who have to work prior to full-time study, or who may have to work part-time during college. The program is brought to life through the support of TD Bank Group.
The HYPE Class of 2018 will be recognized for their achievement at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 9 at 1:30 pm. Media representatives are invited to attend the graduation and to speak with participants.
| What: |
100 students will be graduating from Centennial's HYPE program |
| Date: |
Thursday, August 9 |
| Time: |
1:30 to 3:30 pm |
| Location: |
Events Centre, 8th floor, Progress Campus, Centennial College 937 Progress Ave. (Markham Rd./Hwy 401), Scarborough |
SOURCE Centennial College
Media contact: Mark Toljagic, Communications Officer, 416-289-5000, ext. 7142, mobile 416-605-6012, [email protected]
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