COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Ubuntu Academic Excellence Inc. (UAEI) is often invited by community leaders to conduct presentations/workshops  in marginalized community primarily addressing the social and academic challenges for this demographic. As an organization that works primarily in the Black community, we bring energy, inclusivity and sound understanding of the cultural nuances that impact youth in this community. For instance, we focus on strong youth engagement skills and strength based approach with youth as a means for achieving individual empowerment. Many youth need encouragement to talk with their counsellor/educators, so UAEI emphasize  formal and informal discussion to help identify any challenges these students might have with learning - social or academic. 

At Ubuntu Academic Excellence Inc. we foster a positive learning environment that is conducive for all learners. Additionally, youth are encouraged to voice their opinions and concerns while being respectful of each other. We further encourage youth to treat mistakes as opportunities to explore and learn, rather than as flaws or weaknesses in their abilities. Youth are encouraged to invest quality time in their work and themselves, with the aim of developing in them a passion for life-long learning.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Focus Group: Educational Experiences of Racialized Youth 

South Fletcher's Sportsplex, Hall A

500 Ray Lawson Blvd.

Brampton, ON

L6Y 5B3

3:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M

April 2, 2017

Contextualizing The Effect Of Social Capital In the Black Diaspora  

We Care To Educate911

285 Attwell Drive

Etobicoke, ON

3:30 P.M.

September 29, 2017

Focus Group:  Educational Experiences of Black Male In High Performing Academic High School

112 Windmill Blvd.

Brampton, ON

L6Y 3T8

2 P.M to 4:30 P.M.

 NOVEMBER 18, 2017

West Indian Christian Fellowship International

2900 Steeles Avenue East

Thornhill, ON L3T 7R4

September 07, 2017

Dear Veronica,

Nice talking to you and look forward to meeting you.

Here we are again inviting you to participate in a wonderful pre-Christmas banquet, celebrating with others and enjoying the delights of fun, food and fellowship. We have a fantastic, dynamic and inspiring program for you:

Comedian:       Jay Martin

Saxophonist:    Michelle White

Prayer:             Pastor Kevin White

Speaker:          Pastor Sam Lattibeaudere

Special Guest:  Veronica Baker-Campbell, Ubuntu Academic Excellence Inc.  - Introduction and Presentation of The Leroy Ainsworth Campbell Memorial Scholarship, 2017 - 2018 

As usual, this is a catered event and we must know well ahead of time how many people will be attending. So please send your money ASAP. Please make cheques payable to:

West Indian Christian Fellowship International (not WIFCI)

The cut-off date for response is November 8, 2017. Looking forward to seeing you at Markham Convention Centre on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.

Yours in Christ,

Marjorie Rainford

Chairperson

PRACTICAL HANDS-ON ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION SESSION

DATE:  JANUARY 29, 2O18

LOCATION:  112 Windmill Blvd.      

                      Brampton, ON

                      L6Y 3T8 

TIME:    2 PM  - 4 PM 

PRESENTER: B. COLE                

ONTARIO YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (OYAP) INFORMATION SESSION 

OYAP is a School to Work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.

Students have an opportunity to become registered apprentices and work towards becoming certified journeypersons in a skilled trade while completing their secondary school diploma.

THE GOALS OF OYAP ARE:

• To provide students with the opportunity start training in a skilled trade while completing the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
• To enable students to make the school to work transition by direct entry into apprenticeship training;
• To provide employers with the opportunity to train the skilled workers they require;
• To provide a viable solution to address the problem of skilled tradespeople shortages in general, and specifically the lack of young people joining the trades.

There are 150 different apprenticeships - Ontario College Of Trades

COLLEGE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION

Date:        February 11, 2018

Location:  34 Woodbury Court

                 Brampton, ON

                 L6Y 4K5

Telephone:  437-778-9150

Fax:              905-455-1614

To register email: ubuntuacademicexcellenceinc@gmail.com on or before February 4, 2018

Presenter:  Simone Hughes, B.A.

                   Employment Specialist

                   and Social Service 

                    Consultant

Time:        3 PM - 5 PM

College Vocational Program is designed to meet the needs of students who would not normally consider or qualify for entry into a traditional post-secondary program. The Program assists students who have graduated from high school choose a realistic, achievable job goal or explore other training options.

It offers extensive assessment through the use of several vocational tools. In addition, students participate in career planning, communication and life skills training, and a work experience placement.

Parents, Teachers, Guidance/Resource Personnel and Students, please attend this information session.

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