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EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Meet the Child Welfare PAC

The Ontario Education Championship Team (OECT) of Peel-Halton-Dufferin CAS invites you to meet the Child Welfare Political Action Committee (CW PAC)! 

CW PAC is a registered Canadian charity that advocates for a progressive child welfare system through advocacy, policy and education. 

In this first info session of our three-part series, learn about their programs and offerings such as tuition waivers for Post-Secondary Education 🎓 and their apprenticeship program in the Building and Construction Skilled Trades!👩🏽‍🏫🛠️

*Must be ages 16- 29 and have been serviced by CAS. 
(Series 1: ages 16 - 29, Series 2 & 3: ages 17-29)
*PRIZES to be won!

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Visit the Car Show!

The Ontario Education Championship Team (OECT) of Peel-Halton-Dufferin CAS invites you to the Annual Car Show in downtown Toronto! 🏁

Free car show ticket and go bus ticket available for first come first serve!


This is a great opportunity to learn more about the automotive industry and have fun with friends and family. 🏎️💨 


🎟️ LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE! Get yours now, register by Tuesday, February 13th, 2024.
*Must be ages 16- 29, unless accompanied by a caregiver or CAS Staff

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Winter Wellness 2024

OECT is back with an event for the new year! 

Join us in-person for a night of goal setting and vision boarding for the new year 🥳🎆! This session is led by former Youth-in-Care Christina Loc who will guide us through a future-self visualization meditation exercise and a take-home vision boarding workshop 🎨.

Learn about grounding into your body, managing your emotions, tips to beat the winter blues, setting goals for 2024 and more! Participants will also receive a small gift for the holidays from OECT 🎁. 

*Youth must be ages 14 - 29, residing in Peel/Halton/Dufferin region. 👨🏻‍🎨 Ages 14 - 29.
*Food, refreshments and paint supplies are provided.

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Activate!

Join us for a day of fun at Activate! Play games, win prizes, plus gain some useful work and employment tips and resources! Hosted by OECT Peel-Halton-Dufferin CAS 🤸‍♀️
 
Learn about career paths, get relevant employment tips, perfect your resume, practice your interview skills and more! And Win games and prizes at Activate!  *Must be ages 15 - 29, residing in Peel/Halton/Dufferin region. 🌱
 
Food & refreshments are provided! Please dress comfortably to play games.

 

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OECT X SKYZONE

A fun evening at Skyzone! Connect with other youth and learn about the YMCA's free offerings for current Youth in Care and Youth in Transition. 
 
Also learn about some wellness practices, goal setting for 2023, play games, win prizes, SWAG and more! 🥳🤸‍♀️

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OECT X NPower

NPower Tech Career Programs

*Open to all currently or formerly served by CAS!

Leverage the opportunity to gain or expand your skills! Thinking of a career switch? Interested in a career in tech? Join us to learn more about free programs and offerings.

  • IT

  • Data Analytics 

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OECT X NPower

NPower Tech Career Programs

*Open to all currently or formerly served by CAS!

Leverage the opportunity to gain or expand your skills! Thinking of a career switch? Interested in a career in tech? Join us to learn more about free programs and offerings.

 

  • UX Design

  • IT

  • Data Analytics 

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2022 Vision Reset!

*E-Materials will be provided for those who RSVP by Jan 15th.

*Open to all currently or formerly served by CAS!

Join us for our virtual vision board party🥳. A fun and engaging activity for everyone to focus on their vision for 2022. By attending this virtual vision board party, you will not only get to see your peers but it would also encourage everyone to DREAM and MANIFEST their future!

During this 2 hour session, we will be working on

  • Discussing mindfulness and wellbeing

  • Setting personal goals and achieving them

  • Easy and accessible stretching/breathing for de-stressing

  • Creating our boards together

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Think Big! 2021

Networking event for youth in and formerly in foster care. 

Get the opportunity to connect to professional contacts, role models or mentors in our community!

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The Future is Now!

The Future is Now! Interested in a career in tech? Explore the possibilities from a range of professions, network and connect with industry professionals and fellow current and former YIC. Interactive games and prizes to be won! 

*Open Province Wide

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OECT X YMCA

Insight, tips and tools to best prepare for your future and career! 💼

See the resources Provided below and on our career tips page.

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Paint Night!

Unwind for the weekend with some guided art with peers

Paint Night & Chill with us! 

*Supplies will be provided

*This is a targeted event for those served  

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OECT X SHERIDAN

Exploration Nights!

Open province-wide. All those currently or formerly in the care of CAS. 

 

One More Week to go, secure your spot now!

Learn more about what Sheridan College has to offer, tips & tools to excel in school, ask questions, win prizes and more in this informative two-day event.

Attend one day or both.

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Celebratting Woment & Girls!

Celebrating & acknowledging the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of Women & Girls!

Open Province Wide, all are welcome. A targeted event for those current or formerly in care of CAS. 

  • Community Connection and Mentorship

  • Discussion on Women's equality & notable events in Canadian Women’s history, learn more about the powerful Women who created change

  • Live entertainment, games and prizes to be won! 🎤🥳

From challenge comes change, so let's all #ChooseToChallenge!

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2021 Vision Reset

*Materials will be provided for those who RSVP by Feb 12.

*Targeted event for youth who reside in the Peel, Halton or Dufferin region. 

Join us for our virtual vision board party. This is a fun and engaging activity for everyone to focus on their vision for 2021. By attending this virtual vision board party, you will not only get to see your peers but it would also encourage everyone to DREAM and MANIFEST their future!

During this 2 hour session, we will be working on

  • Discussing mindfulness and wellbeing

  • Setting personal goals and

  • Creating our boards together

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Celebrating Black History!
Black History Month Virtual Celebration
Winter Wellnesss ☃️

As we approach the end of the year, OECT Peel and Halton CAS would like invite you all to our last event for 2020!

The Winter Wellness Hangout is on December 23rd from 5:15 - 7:00pm. 

This virtual celebration is jam packed with activities by the youth, for the youth!

Join us for a night of festivities & celebration, with plenty of games & prizes to win!

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Think, Dream, Be Big!

Networking event for youth in and formerly in foster care. 

Get the opportunity to connect to professional contacts, role models or mentors in our community!

For more information on professional mentors and leaders, networking, resume, interview, LinkedIn top tips and more-- visit our event page:

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Know your Rights!

✊🏿 Know your rights and responsibilities navigating the justice system 


✊🏾 Have an open discussion regarding Racism and Anti-black Racism experienced in the community


✊🏽Hear lived experiences from youth in and formerly in the care of The Children’s Aid Society


✊🏼 Receive expert advice and guidance from Industry Professionals


✊🏻 Encourage youth to network with other likeminded youth in and formerly in the care of the children’s aid society

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Resilient Entrepreneur

Join us on Tuesday June 9th for our second event! 

 

All things entrepreneurship & being your own boss.

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Kick Off !

WOW! We had over 200 youths from across Ontario join us. 

Thank you for tuning-in and being a part of the conversation!

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