How to Land a Sustainable Summer job Workshop

Apr 4, 2023  

(GMT -4:00) Eastern Time

Event URL:  https://takingitglobal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q0Tg1OqbR1OwkZrzJYyaQQ

Lauren is a Masters of Environmental Studies candidate at York University with a specialization in Business Sustainability & Social Change. She is currently the Co-Executive Director of Regenesis, one of Canada’s largest student-led environmental organizations and the founder of one of its recently acquired initiatives, the Green Career Centre. Over more than five years, Lauren has reached thousands of youth through developing environmental entrepreneurship programs and sharing green career development resources. In her undergraduate research, Lauren met with policymakers at the Government of Canada to influence the inclusion of underserved youth in green jobs. Impressively, Lauren has secured more than half a million dollars for BIPOC-led and impact-driven organizations which has financed the creation of scores of environmental events, dozens of green jobs, three community gardens, and a space for a soup kitchen. Lauren has been recognized by Corporate Knights, the Starfish Canada, Metroland Media and politicians like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion of Canada, Carla Qualtrough for her work.