📢 Partner with ADaPT for Black Youth today!
We are currently seeking employer partners interested in engaging with us as mentors and hiring emerging Black talent. Partnering with ADaPT for Black Youth is an opportunity to contribute to inclusive workforce development while connecting with candidates who are prepared to grow and contribute.
➡️ Interested in partnering or hiring through ADaPT for Black Youth?
We’d welcome a conversation. Learn more at the link in bio.
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🌟 Meet the graduates from our ADaPT for Black Youth program's winter cohort
Today, we’re pleased to highlight Tajae Gustavus, a participant in the ADaPT for Black Youth Program with a strong background in digital strategy, storytelling and building engaged online communities.
Through the ADaPT for Black Youth Program, Tajae developed stronger communication and interview skills while gaining new perspectives on how to present their value in professional settings.
"My favourite thing about the ADaPT program was how they helped me better communicate my value to have stronger interviews. Following this program, I'm looking forward to applying my enhanced skills within my next role."
#ADaPTforBlackYouth #CreativeCareers #FutureLeaders
🌟 Meet the graduates from our ADaPT for Black Youth program's winter cohort.
Today, we’re pleased to highlight Jay Wallace, a participant in the ADaPT for Black Youth Program whose interests span across creative disciplines including fine art, graphic design and advertising.
Jay has a strong passion for visual storytelling and creative expression, with particular interests in printmaking, painting and design. This fall, Jay will be joining Humber College’s Art Director & Advertising postgraduate program, where he plans to further develop his creative and strategic design skills.
“What I most enjoyed about the ADaPT program was the wide array of speakers that we were able to interact with and learn from. I am looking forward to applying everything I learned from the program to future endeavors.”
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🌟 Meet the graduates from our ADaPT for Black Youth program's winter cohort.
Today, we’re pleased to highlight Chioma Ogbuneke, a participant in the ADaPT for Black Youth Program with a passion for digital marketing, storytelling and brand communication. Through the ADaPT program, she learned from mentors and industry professionals who shared valuable workplace insights and practical skills.
“Being part of the ADaPT for Black Youth program has been a truly impactful experience for me. Getting the chance to meet and learn from professionals who are leaders in the fields I’m interested in was incredibly inspiring.”
Chioma secured an internship with a digital marketing agency through the ADaPT program, where she will continue applying the skills and insights gained during the program.
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🌟 Participant Spotlight: Jayden Prempeh-Vanhorne 🌟
Jayden is a Radio Broadcast graduate from Seneca College with a passion for creative work and collaboration. Through the ADaPT for Black Youth Program, he connected with industry professionals, gained new skills and built confidence as he navigates the competitive creative field.
“With the ADaPT for Black Youth program, I was surrounded by amazing instructors at every workshop. I always learned something new that either inspired me with confidence or enlightened me with a new skill to add to the arsenal."
Congratulations to all the participants in this cohort. We’re excited to see how you carry these skills forward in your future careers. 👏
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✨ Congratulations to the newest ADaPT for Black Youth graduates!
We are proud to celebrate the participants who have successfully completed the latest cohort. A special thank you to the employer representatives who joined our wrap-up and networking session and shared valuable insights with participants:
Leroy Briggs – HueMax Canada
Fola Browne – BRI Counselling
Mitch Kimelman – @bell
Mikki Contiga – @bell
Jeff Ollinger – @sunlife
We are also grateful to the partners and collaborators who supported ADaPT for Black Youth, including the Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University (@torontomet ), Pauline Christian and the Educational Foundation for Children's Care Canada, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation (@fmjf.ca ), @region9tourism and the @ontariogov .
Thank you to our instructors, guest speakers and the dedicated ADaPT for Black Youth team for supporting this cohort every step of the way.
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More than 700,000 skilled trades workers are projected to retire by 2028, increasing demand across construction, transport and related sectors.
Research from the Diversity Institute and @environics.institute , funded by @fsc_ccf , found 64% of Black respondents were more likely than average to recommend trade school or apprenticeship pathways over university. At the same time, many Black youth report limited access to employer networks and knowledge about certification systems.
ADaPT for Black Youth starts with where the jobs are, aligning training with labour market demand. As Dr. Mohamed Elmi explains, “We work to translate evidence into action and strengthen training pathways into high growth sectors for Black youth.”
Read more about our work at the Umoja Series event:
👉 https://bit.ly/4rRYUXG
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🌟 30 Years of Black History Month
As we mark 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, we honour leaders who have shaped access to education, opportunity and workforce pathways for Black youth.
We recognize The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, Dr. Carl James and Rosemary Sadlier for their lasting contributions to equity, education and youth advancement in Canada.
At ADaPT for Black Youth, we are inspired by this legacy as we support the next generation of Black professionals with the skills and opportunities to thrive in today’s world of work.
Thank you to the @ongov 's Black Youth Action Plan for supporting this important work.
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🌟 Great teams are built by investing in potential.
We are currently seeking partners who are ready to provide job placements where participants can apply their training, gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to your organization.
Partnering with ADaPT, you will welcome motivated and job-ready talent into your workplace and help create pathways to opportunity for emerging young Black professionals. If your organization values innovation, growth and inclusion, we would love to work with you.
➡️ Learn more. Link in bio.
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🎉 Kicking off 2026 by welcoming participants to the Winter ’26 cohort of ADaPT for Black Youth!
This week, participants came together for orientation, joined by our partner Pauline Christian from Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Canada. Thank you to Mohamed Elmi and Katlynn Sverko for setting the tone, and to Nadine Spencer for leading an inspiring personal branding workshop. Big thanks to our team—Sarah Shteir, Sangeeta Mehta, and Laureen Williams—for their support.
We’re excited to support our participants as they grow, learn, and explore new opportunities.
🔎 Learn more about the program through the link in bio.
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🌟 Instructor Spotlight: LeRoy Briggs 🌟
Meet LeRoy Briggs, Founder of HueMax Recruitment and an instructor with the ADaPT for Black Youth Program.
LeRoy leads our interviewing and resume tailoring session, helping participants strengthen their resumes, build interview confidence and navigate today’s job market.
➡️ Want to learn from instructors like LeRoy?
Register now for the Winter ADaPT for Black Youth cohort.
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✨ Looking to build a future-ready team and make a meaningful impact?
ADaPT for Black Youth is connecting employers with digitally skilled young Black talent trained in communication, problem-solving, digital tools and more.
➡️ Click link in bio for more information.
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