construction jobs directly with pipeline work that provide good paying jobs for people who can work throughout the region, and it gives them a great sense of pride,” says Andrew. YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE (YEI) With the SIB population growing rapidly, many young people will enter the workforce in years to come. It is paramount for SqDC to invest in programs to raise awareness and educate the youth about entrepreneurship to increase sustainable growth and shared prosperity within the community. In 2022 the first Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative was held, and this year will be even bigger and better. “The youth is our future, and we need to invest in them to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to create a bright future for themselves,” Don Clarke, Director of Operations at SqDC, said. The SqDC team. Front: Brady Redden (Business Coordinator), Jonathan Espley-Jones (Director of Finance & Administration), Karen Pitman (Administrative Assistant). Back: Carla Pretorius (Sr. Communication and Engagement Coordinator), Adriëlle Mittet (intern), Chantel Walker (Financial Officer), and Bryon Mason (Finance Clerk) The first Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative was held at Seabird Island in 2022. 16 JUNE 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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