Are you a student and a member of the Black Student Association at the University of Alberta? If so, JonAyves Learning Club invites you to join our team as a Virtual Personalized Learning Instructor and Mentor!

At JonAyves Learning Club, we are dedicated to nurturing young minds and empowering the

next generation. We believe in the importance of representation and the positive impact it can

have on students’ learning experiences. That's why we're looking for passionate individuals like

you to mentor and teach students between grades 1 through 5 in reading, mathematics, spelling, and reading comprehension.

Position Available: Personalized Learning Instructor (Virtual)

Location: Remote / Work from home

Required Availability: 1 hr – 15 hrs per week

Compensation: $20/hr - $26/hr

To apply, please send your resume to careers@jonayveslearningclub.com.

Diversity Nexus is seeking enthusiastic individuals, especially Black-identifying candidates, to host our virtual escape room games for Black History Month. This opportunity is designed to center Black voices in a fun, educational, and interactive experience for participants. We are looking to hire English-speaking hosts and Bilingual French-speaking hosts (Canadian French) to support our diverse audience across Canada. Compensation: $35 per event-based pay.

To apply, please send an email to masika@workdiversitynexus.com answering 4 questions briefly by December 31st, 2024. To learn more and preview the questions, click here -   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cd5NGH-BJlgYwIDCmLJjLM3TcxPQtbeFz6v7aTLWnBs/edit?usp=sharing  

My name is Kavya Kariamal, and I am the VP of Fundraising at StepUpYeg, an anti-racism organization. On behalf of the Step Up Anti-Racist Association, I would like to invite you to our upcoming Parathletes of Colour Digital Museum Launch Event, taking place on November 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the McKernan Community League (11341 78 Ave NW, Edmonton). 

This event will showcase the untold stories of Canadian parathletes of colour, highlighting their achievements and contributions to sports. It is an excellent opportunity to unite as a community to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the power of sports. We believe your presence at this event would significantly contribute to our goal of fostering awareness and promoting inclusivity. We would be honoured to have you join us for this important celebration. Please let us know if you have any questions by responding to this email or reaching out at stepupyeg@gmail.com. 

You can RSVP by following this link to our Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/para-athlete-of-colour-digital-museum-launch-event-tickets-1034047573127. 

According to the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report "Black students are currently filling fewer seats in critical industries than they should."

Unfortunately, we agree. But we have a solution.

We're currently recruiting students of African descent for our Master's in Engineering Management, a 24-month, tuition-free program that combines engineering and leadership principles to train students as Engineering Project Managers.

A little more about our program...

We offer a unique curriculum structure that accommodates students with undergraduate degrees in a STEM discipline OR in the liberal arts (through intensive training in core engineering principles).

We also provide experiential learning opportunities that can’t be matched, including:

Excavating a former missile silo site in Wyoming and preparing it for low-orbit telecommunications satellite launches.

Conducting water and air quality analysis and research at a former Environmental Protection Agency facility in the Great Lakes.

Interning with NASA Ames on their "Pathway to Employment" program.

Learning to fly a plane here in Palo Alto, CA.

A little more about us...

The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT) is an engineering college focused on mitigating the acute lack of diversity in STEM professions through unique educational programs and scholarships. We are proud to provide a small and close-knit community where Black students can be themselves, know they're valued, and supported in every step of their learning.

True change comes when we work together to address inequity. The latest program application can be found here.

Thank you in advance for your support in identifying African American students who could benefit from our tuition-free master's program. We are happy to speak with you and any students you can identify via Zoom to answer any questions.

The event focuses on mental health and transitions from University student to Career.
We are doing a live podcast recording and networking session for students about to graduate and new grads on November 28 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. There's free food and drink, and 2 door prizes valued at $50 to win! 
This would be a great opportunity for students who are feeling stressed about the job application process. The event is tailored to help students learn essential stress management techniques and networking skills for a smoother transition into the professional world.

Dear University of Alberta Students,

The Pediatric and Physiology Graduate Students’ Association (PedsGSA/PhyslGSA) are pleased to announce that applications for mentees are now open in our collaborative Mentorship Program. As a mentee, you will have the opportunity to learn from senior graduate students, medical students, MD/PhD candidates, and faculty members in our department. You will have the chance to ask questions about your mentor’s experience as a late-stage researcher in areas including, but not limited to: academics, lifestyle, career development, and planning.

Mentee applications for this program are now open! Please take a look at this google sheet to see the biography of the mentors (mentors are listed in no specific order). Please fill out this google form by January 15th if you would like to apply to be a mentee. Mentee spots are limited!

The Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit is an in-person event held in Squamish, BC from March 21st-25th designed for youth environmental change makers to come together for five days of shared learning, reflection and knowledge sharing. All food, accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by The Starfish Canada for participants between the ages of 14-25. Participants between the ages of 25-30 are also welcome to attend but will be responsible for their own travel expenses. Applications are open until December 1, 2024.

The Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit is an in-person event held in Squamish, BC from March 21st-25th designed for youth environmental change makers to come together for five days of shared learning, reflection and knowledge sharing.

Details: 

Location: Cheakamus Centre, Squamish, BC
Dates: March 21st-25th, 2025

Application deadline: December 1, 2024 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Application: Apply here 

The BIPOC and Allies Students' Association (https://www.uofabipoc.com/about-us) are proud to announce the inaugural year of our Mentorship Program. Please sign up to be a Mentor and share news of the program with your team and constituents. The goal of this initiative is to foster BIPOC mentor-mentee collaborative relationships to support BIPOC network building, excellence, and comradery between BIPOC early undergraduate & highschool students and established BIPOC academics. You will be part of the professional, personal, and scholarly growth of your mentee: be the mentor you wish you had when you started out in the academy and sign up today!

https://forms.gle/U9soEDeaVFcy6BvP8

Are you in high school, college, a polytechnic, or university? Are you interested in a summer internship in STEMM?

If yes, check out the ELITE Program for Black Youth!

The Experiential Learning in Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ELITE) Program for Black Youth is looking for students in high school, college, polytechnics, or university for paid work-integrated, academic research, industry, and government internships in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine (STEMM), and business for summer 2025. The ELITE Program will support salaries and benefits for 35 hours per week for 8 to 16 weeks between May and August 2025. If you’re a post-secondary education student, you can work for up to 16 weeks and if you’re a high school student, you can work for up to 8 weeks between July and August. You will also participate in an Entrepreneurship Design Series and Wellness Coaching.

https://www.eliteprogram.ca/apply/

The MD Ambassadors Program invites undergraduate and graduated students, who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, to join us on November 27th, on campus at the Katz Group Center for Pharmacy & Health Research (Room 1080) for our Taste of Medicine event! Participants will learn more about med school, the admissions process, and resources for equity-deserving groups from current medical students, and will have the opportunity to mingle with current medical students, who can answer questions and share their advice! Dinner will be provided.

The deadline to register is November 18th at 11:59 p.m. MST. 

Event registration link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaqPTAPxD8LOLEcABplOVhsMsI_SjD5x78xjyPSz7fpySL2w/viewform?usp=sf_link 

MD Ambassadors Website for your reference: 

https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/msauofa/clubs-and-initiatives/student-initiatives/md-ambassadors 

My name is Roxane and I am the Executive Director of the Afrodescendant Leadership Alliance, where we run one of our flagship programs, the Black Youth Excellence (BYE) Program. The program aims to support first- and second-year black students in universities across Canada by teaching them skills and best practices that will help them lead a successful academic career and build a successful full-time career path.

This week, we launched the application for our fourth cohort, and we’re reaching out to gather support in spreading the word. We would be grateful if you could help share this opportunity within your networks. I have attached a program overview and testimonials from past cohorts that may be helpful for sharing within your circles. Here is the link to the application form:  Black Youth Excellence Program Application Form.

Applications close on November 10th, 2024 at 11:59PM.

According to the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report “Black students have a high aptitude for STEM-related careers but lack interest, likely in part due to a lack of Black individuals currently represented in these careers.”

This is heartbreaking, especially as Black representation in STEM continues to decline. Not only does this lack of diversity stifle innovation that comes from multiple perspectives, it means fewer opportunities to close the wage gap between Black and white professionals.

At The Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), we’re taking steps toward a solution: the Wade Scholarship Program.

Who are we? A Palo Alto-based engineering college focused on mitigating the acute underrepresentation of all students of African descent globally in STEM professions. We have already awarded nearly 30 scholarships over the past 4 years and we’re seeking applicants for 2025.

The scholarship helps students who have earned a STEM undergraduate degree pursue a STEM master's degree. Tuition, housing, fees, and more are covered up to $50,000. School requirements and program and application details can be found here.

The Graduate Visual Culture Association (GVCA) at Queen’s University is seeking submissions for a graduate research conference emphasizing time and the intersections of the past with the present. Hosted by the Department of Art History and Art Conservation and the GVCA, this year’s conference will occur from Friday, February 28th to Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Details about the format and keynote speaker will be announced soon. 

Please see the attached call for papers for further details about the conference’s theme and submission guidelines. The deadline for submission is Monday, November 15th, 2024. 

The GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme is a fully paid cultural and professional internship geared towards second and third generation Jamaican university students who are living in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.  It promises to highlight many aspects of Jamaican life while furthering the career goals of the selected candidates.

Additionally, a past intern or I can arrange a brief 1:1 meeting to discuss the internship with you or your group and provide tips on the application process. Also, a presentation on the internship opportunity, either in person or virtual can be arranged, so please feel free to let me know and we can have one set up.

You can visit https://www.gracekennedy.com/gk-foundations/gk-birthright/information-on-gracekennedy-jamaican-birthright-programme/ for further information and the link to the application form.

The National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) is now open for submission!   

Why NSPC matters:  

- Opportunities to network and share innovative ideas with the federal public service.  

- Grand prize: 4-month internship with the Government of Canada.  

- Top 5 authors present papers to senior executives.  

Here are the key details:  

Application period: From September 23, 2024 to January 13, 2025 

How to apply: Contact a professor or supervisor in your Canadian university department, program or faculty to seek support. Submit the 1500-word paper about governance and the Public Service of Canada to the professor or supervisor, who should then complete the online application form and submit three versions of the paper. 

Hosted by: Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)  

Purpose: Recognize and amplify significant policy work by Canadian graduate students. 

Partnerships: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) 

Join the Council of Canadians of African and Caribbean Heritage (CCACH)!
Are you passionate about getting involved in the black community? CCACH is offering exciting paid opportunities for students to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that enhance social, economic, and educational life within our vibrant communities.

 What We Offer:
    •    Paid positions that support your professional growth
    •    Regular part time hours that you can complete alongside a full school course load
    •    Opportunities to make a real impact
    •    A dynamic, supportive environment where your voice matters

Be a part of a team that values diversity, fosters growth, and drives change. Apply now to make a tangible difference while gaining valuable experience!

 Apply Today and Be a Changemaker with CCACH!
For more details and to apply, visit HTTP://CCACH (http://ccach/).
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Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in health, natural sciences and engineering, or social sciences and humanities. These awards are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies by providing research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting.

Canada Confesses is a project founded by two Black youth during their undergrad with a vision for a sustainable and equitable nation. We are 100% volunteer-based and primarily youth-led.

The mission of your organization to create inclusive spaces and bring together community aligns with our values and goals. Hence, I’m reaching out to you to help spread awareness and participate in our project:

We invite you to join us in this critical work. Whether you're a community partner, government representative, or concerned citizen, there are several ways you can get involved:

● Schedule a chat with us to learn more about our work and how we can collaborate. Work alongside our team to create lasting partnerships & impactful initiatives.

● Share our content on your social media channels to help raise awareness of key issues.

To give some insight into our project, feel free to browse our Instagram @canadaconfesses and LinkedIn, or check out our website .

Are you an African, Black, or Caribbean youth, between the ages of 15-29, looking for opportunities to give back to the community? Then sign up for YEGTheComeUp!

Since their establishment, nearly a decade ago, TCU has worked hard to become a space for youth of African descent to meet new people, build community, and have life changing experiences that positively impact their academic, professional, and personal development.

Volunteer and work with them to help create new and inspiring initiatives, events, workshops and so much more!

Sign-up here if you are interested or visit their website and social media pages to learn more about them! Email: yegcommunity@africacentre.ca