City hosting WTF: We The Future symposium and social event to inspire and engage youth ages 14 to 29.
BRAMPTON, ON (November 12, 2019) – WTF has a whole new meaning at the City of Brampton!
On Saturday, November 16, youth ages 14 to 29 are invited to WTF: We The Future, a symposium and social event for youth, at Lester B. Pearson (LBP) Theatre. The event features a range of impactful sessions, a community fair, live entertainment, and more.
Symposium: 4 to 6 pm
Youth can sign up for inspiring and engaging 40-minute info sessions on a range of topics. The following sessions will take place at 4 pm and again at 5 pm.
• Entrepreneurship from the Ground up! with Daniel Lewis, Owner of T By Daniel; Kavita Kapil, CEO & Founder of Bride + Groomed; Shaun Ghulam, CEO of DMinded; and John Lam, Campus Lead of EDGE, Sheridan College
• Civic Action! The Democratic Power of Youth! with Marilyn Verghis, Founder and Executive Director of Vision Brampton
• The Law and You – A Pathway to Understanding and Action with Alex Battick, Lawyer and Notary Public
• 7 Seconds to Make an Impression with Natasha Pisani, Talent Acquisition Advisor at the City of Brampton
As part of the symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with schools, businesses, organizations and the City at a community fair in the library. Exhibitors include Algoma University School of Business & Economics; Brampton Multicultural Community Centre; Sheridan College; Visual Arts Brampton; and more.
Social: 7 to 9 pm
The social features a keynote speech from Canadian singer-songwriter and Juno Award nominee Peter Katz, live performances from A New DAEI dance troupe, Reeko Rieffe, Selena Dhillon, and St. Roch Jam Club, and inspirational words from youth advocate Orlando Bowen. Up and coming comedian Supreme Irie is emcee for the night and refreshments will be available.
WTF: We The Future is part of Brampton’s first ever for youth, by youth strategy. The strategy was endorsed unanimously by City Council on June 19. No other strategy of its kind currently exists in Ontario.
Click here to register for sessions and get tickets to the social.
Click here to learn more about opportunities for youth in Brampton.
As a Green City, we encourage everyone to take Brampton Transit. The event is conveniently located right beside the Bramalea Terminal. Visit www.bramptontransit.com to find your route.
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“Brampton is one of the youngest cities in Canada, and we’re committed to providing our young people with boundless opportunities to learn, grow, play and launch their careers. Our youth are our future. I encourage all youth ages 14 to 29 to get involved, expand their networks, and have fun at this exciting event!”
- Mayor Patrick Brown
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As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 650,000 people and 70,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable and successful. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more at www.brampton.ca.
MEDIA CONTACT
Alexander Vesia
Media Relations, City of Brampton
905.874.2880 | alexander.vesia@brampton.ca
