What should I do NEXT? Take a Gap year, an apprenticeship, budget perhaps…
So, you may be wondering – what do all these things have in common? Well, for one thing they are all things that many young people consider with regards to their career choices, but they are also part of North York Central Library's Business department's Generation Next Series of free educational programs.
Generation Next refers to a demographic cohort of individuals born between 1980-1999. Other names for Generation Next are Generation Y, Millennial Generation or the Net Generation many of them are the children of Baby Boomers. People of this generation are known for:
- Being technologically savvy, being the first generation to experience social media
- Having a strong belief in equal opportunity,they are very ethnically and racially diverse.
- Their ability to multitask and think quickly
- Having a greater tolerance for differences than their predecessors.
This is the newest generation and will be the future leaders of tomorrow, they are currently our teens and twenty somethings – and many of them are either just starting their careers, thinking about their careers or transitioning from school to career. So, if you or someone you know is part of this generation why not join us (but remember, all are welcome!):
The Gap Year Alternative…What You Need to Know, Thursday, April 19, 2012, Auditorium
A Gap Year is a time away from normal routine, a time for you to experience personal growth through volunteerism, travel and work. Find out about the benefits and changing perceptions of taking a "Gap Year" and how it can help you expand your horizons and find new excitement. All are welcome!
Apprenticeships: Earn As You Learn! Tuesday, April 23, 2012, 6:30 -8:00, Auditorium
Come join us for the second program of our Generation Next Series. Prof. Angelo Palantzas will discuss apprenticeship training for construction and industrial trades. Apprentices learn a skilled occupation by combining college courses with paid on the job training. Skilled workers are in high demand in current industries. All are welcome!
For more information on apprenticeships, check out this blog!
Juggling Student Loans, Credit Card Debt, & an Entry Level Salary? Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00, Auditorium
In this session financial advisor Anthony Romano will share the single biggest money mistake we all make and how to avoid it. He will discuss how to venture past a regular savings account into the world of mutual funds and TFSAs and the impact the world's financial situation could have on you.
Learn to manage your money, pay off debt, and control your financial future. All are welcome.
If you'd like to register call the Business Department @ 416-395-5613, or just come!
2 thoughts on “What should I do NEXT? Take a Gap year, an apprenticeship, budget perhaps…”
The workshop on juggling student loans looks interesting! I wish these types of things were around when I got out of school! I will have to tell my little sister to go as she just got out of post secoundary.
Thanks @Uma, we’re planning on having more programs like this in the future – this was our first Generation Next series, if you want to learn about programs coming up at the library you could sign up for our email newsletters.