The “CAREERS: The Next Generation” charity foundation will host a Community Reception to continue its mission of encouraging youth employment in the Peace Region.
CAREERS has been working in high schools across the Grande Prairie region for the better part of two decades to connect youth with employers for paid internships, and this year saw a record-breaking 330 opportunities facilitated by the charity.
Regional Manager for CAREERS Dale Tiedemann says the opportunities presented to youth through his organization are life-changing for some, as it allows young people to try out different options before committing their lives to them.
“They can test drive different careers, finding out what they like and don’t like before spending time and money on the wrong educational path,” he says. “In many cases, they are also able to speed up their training, getting them into the workforce faster.”Â
The event is scheduled for October 8th at 5:00 p.m. at the Delta Hotels, Grande Prairie Airport.
