Feature
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
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
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
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” →
Feature
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” →
Feature
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
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
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” →
Feature
May 2, 2019
This spring, Operation Entrepreneur, a program of Prince's Trust Canada, hosted their 100th introduction to entrepreneurship workshop. These one-day workshops are held on military bases across the country and help veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) decide if entrepreneurship is right for them. Continue reading “Prince’s Trust Canada celebrates their 100th entrepreneur workshop for members of the military community” →
Case Study
April 12, 2019
In August 2018 we sat down with Salmaan Moolla, a student volunteer from the University of Regina, to learn more about why he volunteers for the Operation Entrepreneur program. Continue reading “An interview with Salmaan Moolla – student volunteer for Operation Entrepreneur” →
