Youth Employment Services YES would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the incredible volunteers who have supported our programs and services over the past year!

Thank you for your hours of service, your boundless enthusiasm, and for all the knowledge you have shared with our youth through our programs. You have helped our youth feel more confident and prepared in finding employment and in becoming contributing, successful members of their community. By volunteering with YES you are helping shape the next generation of young professionals and we sincerely appreciate your support in bettering the lives of others.

Thank you for being such an integral part of YES’ mission to change lives… forever.

L-R: Andrew Sclater, HSBC (YES Volunteer); Orlando Bowen; Madelaine Banks, HSBC (YES Volunteer); Timothy Lang, YES; Marissa Wu, Ten Thousand Coffees (YES Volunteer); Leyland Adams (Former YES Client and Volunteer)

Thank you again to all those who attended the inaugural Compass: Finding Direction through Mentorship event, because of your support the day was a huge success.

50 YES youth were given the opportunity to network and seek advice from 50 leaders from the community including YES funders, board members and honoured guests. The event included a keynote from Orlando Bowen, inspiring words from MPP Han Dong, a Panel including: Madelaine Banks of HSBC, Marissa Wu of Ten Thousand Coffees, Leyland Adams young entrepreneur and former YES client and Orlando Bowen.

Three outstanding youth were also recognized and received Youth Employment Champion Awards for their achievements in employment, empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Thank you so much to the event’s Presenting Supporter HSBC, Youth Employment Champion Award Supporter CIBC, Table Supporter Citi and in-Kind supporters The PUR Company Inc. and Kerr’s Candy. Your support helps YES to change lives… forever!