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Supportive programming and business development combined can drive successful outcomes for at-risk youth. Learn about the approach utilized by Choices for Youth, which leverages social enterprises, experiential training and wrap-around support to create diverse and transitional employment for youth who cannot access the traditional labour market. Three social enterprises – Impact Construction, Neighbourhood and The Shop – will be highlighted throughout.

Learning Outcomes:

• Connect career development with transitional employment through social enterprise;
• Understand the complexities required to start a social enterprise;
• Encourage a person-centred design in career development through social enterprise