As Thanksgiving approaches, we replicate on what we’re grateful for and the way we will proceed making a distinction for the way forward for conservation. The Work to Develop program has opened doorways for a lot of BIPOC youth to pursue significant work in nature and conservation, serving to to interrupt down boundaries which have traditionally restricted entry to those sectors.
This fall, we’re launching a letter writing marketing campaign to advocate for extra alternatives for youth such as you to entry packages like Work to Develop. We’re asking our authorities leaders to proceed funding the Youth Employment and Abilities Technique (YESS) and Parks Canada’s youth employment packages to make sure that these career-building alternatives attain as many younger individuals as attainable.
We want your voice! Right here’s how one can become involved:
For Youth Who Have Participated in Work to Develop
You’ve gotten the possibility to make your voice heard by a customized letter utilizing our template. Share your story and experiences with this system to spotlight its influence and advocate for continued funding. Your distinctive insights are highly effective in driving change. Signal Your Letter Right here →
For Youth in Work to Develop and Jobs in Nature
You may also assist assist the trigger by signing our customary letter of assist. By including your title, you’ll show your dedication to defending nature and advancing conservation efforts whereas advocating for extra alternatives for future contributors. Signal Your Letter Right here →
This Thanksgiving, we encourage you to become involved and assist make sure that extra youth can profit from Work to Develop. Collectively, we will advocate for a extra inclusive, various, and sustainable future for our surroundings — your participation could make an actual distinction!
Let’s work collectively to construct a greater future for youth, nature, and conservation in Canada!
