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News Release

Prince’s Trust Canada and Marriott International partnership to support youth employment in Vancouver

August 30, 2019

Prince’s Trust Canada and Marriott International have expanded their Canadian Get Into Hospitality youth employment program to Vancouver. The program will provide underemployed and underserved youth with classroom-based employability skills training, relevant industry certifications and fully paid job shadowing training at Vancouver area hotels Continue reading “Prince’s Trust Canada and Marriott International partnership to support youth employment in Vancouver” →

News Release

University of Regina to host business boot-camp for veterans

August 16, 2019

This week-long, business boot-camp provides veterans and transitioning members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with a crash course in business essentials including; marketing, finance, staffing, accounting and other need-to-know business practices. Continue reading “University of Regina to host business boot-camp for veterans” →

Feature

Mentoring Q & A with a veteran entrepreneur

August 13, 2019

We sat down with Leendert Bolle, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, graduate of our boot camp and owner of Hero Dog Treats, to learn about his experience as a mentee. Continue reading “Mentoring Q & A with a veteran entrepreneur” →

Case Study

Meet Isabella – Get Into Hospitality participant

July 30, 2019

Isabella wanted to work but wasn’t able to find a job. After sending out countless applications and not hearing back, she got discouraged and eventually gave up. When she heard about Prince’s Trust Canada’s Get Into Hospitality program with Yonge Street Mission and Marriott Hotels, she thought she’d give it a try. Continue reading “Meet Isabella – Get Into Hospitality participant” →

News Release

Business program at Memorial University helps Canadian veterans become entrepreneurs

July 16, 2019

Prince’s Trust Canada has started its seven-day business training program for veterans and transitioning Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, N.L. The week-long business boot camp, which began on Sunday, July 14, is part of The Trust’s Operation Entrepreneur program. Continue reading “Business program at Memorial University helps Canadian veterans become entrepreneurs” →

News Release

Prince’s Trust Canada Dalglish Scholar Announced

July 9, 2019

Prince’s Trust Canada is pleased to announce that Garrett France-Wyllie has been selected as the 2019 Dalglish Scholar. He is the third annual recipient of the award and will receive a full scholarship to attend The Prince’s Foundation Summer School in the U.K. Continue reading “Prince’s Trust Canada Dalglish Scholar Announced” →

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HRH The Prince of Wales opens international conference on Indigenous languages

June 24, 2019

Indigenous language experts and champions from all over the world gathered in Victoria, B.C. today for the opening of an international conference focused on advancing global Indigenous language revitalization efforts. HRH The Prince of Wales opened the conference with a video recording Continue reading “HRH The Prince of Wales opens international conference on Indigenous languages” →

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Operation Entrepreneur program expands mental health training for student volunteers

June 12, 2019

The interactive training gives students a deeper insight into the challenges faced by those transitioning into the civilian world after years of service. Students gain an appreciation for their role in helping veterans transition to civilian life and are given valuable tools key to supporting their own and other's positive mental health. Continue reading “Operation Entrepreneur program expands mental health training for student volunteers” →

News Release

Prince’s Trust Canada and ClearWater Farm launch The Trading Tree, an Indigenous language children’s book about a 250 year-old maple tree

May 30, 2019

The Trading Tree tells the story of a very old sugar maple standing on the shore of Lake Simcoe from the days when Indigenous and early settler families traded goods and stories, to a recent project of Indigenous and non-indigenous children building a series of rain gardens to honour the tree’s history. Continue reading “Prince’s Trust Canada and ClearWater Farm launch The Trading Tree, an Indigenous language children’s book about a 250 year-old maple tree” →

Case Study

Meet Ashley – Get Into Banking participant

May 16, 2019

Ashley was one of seven Indigenous young people in Winnipeg who completed our Get Into Banking program with CIBC and Youth Employment Services Manitoba. In December, she finished the program more confident than ever, with a new job at CIBC and a positive outlook on her future.  Continue reading “Meet Ashley – Get Into Banking participant” →