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YMCA named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
17 January 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
This prestigious award goes to organizations that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs
Ask an expert: how to get a job with no experience
10 January 2020 - by Sarah Cowan
Recent grads always ask us, “What now?” Even if you know what type of work you want, most...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events
YMCA wins Top Employer Award for the twelfth time
06 December 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
What better way to celebrate our 12th Employer Award than by spotlighting our amazing team? With...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Employment Programs • YMCA Volunteers
Dedicated YMCA volunteer wins provincial award for 10 years of service
28 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
For many high school students, gaining community service hours is just another task on their...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Youth Programs
Jamaican newcomer’s singing career takes off after winning YMCA’s Rep Your Region Youth Talent Showcase
19 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Step aside Rihanna — there’s a new Caribbean singing sensation on the rise and her name is...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential
23 October 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Moses is a bright Grade 12 student whose favourite subject is biology, and he plans to study life...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
3 ways the Y supports a healthy workplace
01 October 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Incorporating a group walk or run in the day is one of the many ways our staff members at the Y...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Volunteers
A newcomer’s journey: Adjusting to life in Canada through YMCA Immigrant Services
20 September 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Moving to a new country can be daunting. Finding employment, settling into a new community,...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs
NYLD mentors awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship for outstanding community leadership
07 August 2019 - by Sarah Cowan
Two young newcomers who volunteer in YMCA youth leadership programs are being recognized for all...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
3 ways to grow your emotional intelligence and be happier
29 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) touches every aspect of your...read more
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