What were we doing 20 years ago? We launched our "ON-LINE" speakers bureau. It's great to see our humble beginnings and that the strong spirit of volunteerism endured! Subscribe for all the latest updates: bepwr.ca/newsletter #throwbackthursday #tbt #20yearsago

Meet one of our volunteer speakers, Rick Haldenby, Professor of Architecture at University of Waterloo EDUCATORS, learn more about booking this volunteer speaker: bepwr.ca/career-profile… #speakersbureau #waterlooregion #volunteer

Scott Verhoeve, our has moved on to a new opportunity at Conestoga. Thank you for your excellent leadership! April Albano has been named our new Executive Director. April has been a pivotal team member since 2022, most notably launching and leading the Youth Creativity Fund.

☃️ There's still time to get a speaker scheduled for your class Meet one of our volunteer speakers, Sharda Moore, Mortgage Broker, Mortgage Alliance EDUCATORS, learn more about booking this volunteer speaker: bepwr.ca/career-profile… #speakersbureau #waterlooregion #volunteer

Congrats to Muhammad and Kean and their team at InQuisitive, great to see what you've done with the help of the #youthcreativityfund Cambridge high school students create a free tutoring network cambridgetoday.ca/inspire/cambri… via CambridgeToday

Meet one of our volunteer speakers, James Villeneuve, Organizer/Marketing Rep for SMWIA 562 EDUCATORS, learn more about booking this volunteer speaker: bepwr.ca/career-profile… #speakersbureau #waterlooregion #volunteer

Thank you to Stubbe's Precast for sponsoring The Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region and the Youth Creativity Fund! Their support will go towards expanding the programs we offer to empower youth in preparing for the world of work. bepwr.ca/who-we-are

The Trades PD series hosted 30 educators as they toured Conestoga College Skilled Trades Campus and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. This series helps guidance counsellors in advising students about opportunities in skilled trades. Thanks to Staebler Insurance for sponsoring. bepwr.ca/trades-pd

PARENTS of Waterloo Region, is your child wanting to get into the trades? LEARN: - what makes a good job in ON - benefits of the trades - alternatives to university pathways Register for our webinar feat speakers from Job Talks Waterloo Region DSB Waterloo Catholic DSB us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Our Trades PD series hosted local educators as they toured Answer Precision Technologies in Kitchener. Trades PD features helps guidance counsellors to better advise students about the skilled trades. Thanks to Staebler Insurance for sponsoring. bepwr.ca/trades-pd

✏️ It's exam week. To all the students out there, congrats, you're on the homestretch. And thanks to all the hardworking educators for leading another great semester! Check out the upcoming events by the BEP: bepwr.ca/blog?category=… Waterloo Catholic DSB Waterloo Region DSB #waterlooregion

Join us at the Kitchener Public Library's Central Library on Tuesday March 5, 2024 between 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. for an interactive and engaging career event aimed at youth grades 7-12 and their caregivers. Free registration: eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your…

Dr. Jon Callegher of Job Talks will share research on the emotional and experiential challenges facing young people today. Hear his 5 reasons for why working in the skilled trades is an ideal career option. Free webinar for youth on Feb 21 at 6:30 PM: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Attn educators! Our Speakers Bureau is open for booking. Request a speaker for your class at bepwr.ca/speakers-bureau. Free opportunity in Waterloo Region for career stories in various fields. #CareerStories #Teachers #RealLifeExperience

Our Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group is meeting this Thursday, Sept 12! 🛠️ Whether you're in the trades, learning, or considering a career, join us to connect & build a supportive community. Register now: hubs.ly/Q02PjW9m0

Join our Speakers Bureau and let your career journey inspire students! While practical advice is valuable, it's the personal narratives that resonate most. Discover more about our Speakers Bureau by visiting bepwr.ca/speakers-bureau

Leaving high school and deciding on a new path can be messy – but the chaotic nature of career development can excite students! Adriano Magnifico explores how to tap into students’ innate curiosity to help them access the joy of career discovery. buff.ly/47jWrvW

Our amazing community partner Mike Stork is stepping up to match all donations made between September 1st and October 31st, 2024—up to $15,000! Ready to make a difference? Visit bepwr.ca/donate#donatio… to donate today. Let's work together for a brighter future

Our Fall newsletter came out today! Not on our list? Subscribe and check out our latest newsletter here: bepwr.ca/newsletter

Exciting news! We have been nominated for the Community Collaboration Award and Organization of the Year (Under 10 Employees) by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. A huge thank you to everyone who nominated us and the staff and volunteers who make all that we do possible.