How it Works
The Building Young Professionals (BYP) programme has three key phases designed to support youth in launching their green careers:
Learning
Participants engage in online learning and an in-person experiential weekend, where all participants gather in the same location for hands-on training. This online learning phase takes place monthly through core and ongoing workshops covering topics such as:
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The Future of Work in the Green Economy
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Sustainable finance, climate policy, renewable energy
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Additional topics based on participant pre-surveys
Our workshops are designed to help participants build essential skills, access support, and work towards their professional goals. We provide learning opportunities through shared experiences, resources, and extra course materials available on our digital platforms.
Through case studies and exercises, participants apply key concepts to real-world scenarios. During the in-person weekend, they collaborate in thematic groups to tackle sustainability challenges, focusing on data tools and communication for Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Buildings.
Mentorship
Participants are paired with industry professionals or community members who provide guidance, feedback, and career support as they navigate the early stages of their green job search.
Work Experience
Towards the end of the program, participants can access a Work Experience Assistance component, which may lead to a paid internship placement with a partner organization. These opportunities are based on availability and the compatibility of youth with hosting employers.
Additionally, BYP offers a Job Shadowing Experience, where participants can gain short-term, hands-on exposure to green careers by observing professionals in the field.
Participant Eligibility
Participants must :
Live in Canada
Be between the ages of 20 and 29
Be an underserved youth
Be a Canadian citizen, temporary or permanent resident (including international students, temporary foreign workers)
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