The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) Outreach and Access Program is a school and community-based group-mentoring initiative designed to empower Black, Indigenous, and other youth from socially diverse and underrepresented communities by introducing them to careers in public health while also providing valuable guidance, resources, and networking opportunities. Through relationship building with DLSPH […]
Through this initiative, Black high school students are introduced to the wonders of science, helping to address barriers and combat discouragement often encountered in science-based academic and career paths. It offers opportunities to explore diverse fields, gain independence, and develop critical scientific and life skills, such as confidence and resilience. This program aligns with unit, […]
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law offers high school students a unique law school experience through the Law YSP summer camp. This program features seven week-long modules, providing unique exposure to various areas of law, including corporate law, criminal law, international law, and social justice. Students currently enrolled in grades 10 through 12 spend […]
Launched in 2022, March Break Health Professionals Career Week introduces high school students from underserved communities to holistic, community-rooted healthcare settings, and to provide opportunities to engage with diverse healthcare professionals in the City’s East end. Through case studies, students explore the roles and services within these pathways. Additionally, in collaboration with Scarborough Health Network […]
Pursue STEM is a science and math enrichment program for high-achieving Black students in Grades 10, 11, 12, with various science activities and experiments lead by faculty and students at the University of Toronto. The program is delivered in partnership with the Leadership By Design (LBD) program of the Lifelong Leadership Institute. The LBD program […]
Reach Ahead to Kinesiology: Black Youth is a week long March Break program where students spend a week immersed at the University of Toronto and discover what it’s like to be a student at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE).Students will learn all about the exciting field of kinesiology through interactive workshops and […]
Reach Ahead to Kinesiology: Indigenous Youth is a week long March Break program where students spend a week immersed at the University of Toronto and discover what it’s like to be a student at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE).Students will learn all about the exciting field of kinesiology through interactive workshops and […]
This initiative enhances the knowledge of secondary/post-secondary students from underrepresented communities on the scopes of practice of pharmacy professionals and the diverse journeys leading to pharmacy through experiential opportunities. The project has developed video interviews with Black and Indigenous pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and current PharmD students. In addition, six virtual immersive scenarios– addressing topics relevant […]
The Enrichment Academy (EA) is a multi-year scholars program aimed at empowering students from communities that are underrepresented in higher education to see that a university education is within their reach and beneficial to their future aspirations. By laying a foundation for success through academic support, mentorship, and post-secondary planning resources, the EA also strives […]
The Hart House A/V Tech Mentorship Program provides youth the opportunity to gain practical experience with different careers in the audio/visual field while being paid for their commitment. Audio-Visual (AV) technicians set up, operate, and maintain multimedia equipment for events.Prioritizing QTBIPOC, women, low-income, precariously housed, and/or disabled youth who are 16-18 years old, this program […]
