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Hire Learning Summit

Educating the Future of Work

Celebrating Black futures. A day of career exposure and conversation on building inclusive pathways into nuclear energy, mining, technology, AI, cybersecurity and more, and on how labour market data can shape what students learn today.

Date
Time
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location
Toronto Region Board of Trade 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto
  • Networking breakfast & lunch
  • Keynote
  • Presentations & panel discussions

Designed for school educators, industry and sector leaders, post-secondary and training institutions, and students.

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Questions? mnguyen@yaaace.com · (416) 953-9349

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YAAACE

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“The community is YAAACE.”

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Devon JonesDirector & Founder

Our Mission

Empowering our community through purpose.

YAAACE is a Black-led organization providing culturally reflective programs to mitigate the opportunity gap for racialized and under-resourced communities.

Founded in 2007, YAAACE serves 1000+ families annually across a range of vital sectors.

AcademicsAthleticsEmploymentIntervention
Founded
2007
Youth Hired
960+
Families
20K+
Participants
15K+
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Featured Documentary

Nekai Walks

A TVO Docs film

'Nekai Walks,' highlights the resilience and the road to recovery of the then 15 year-old Nekai who was the innocent victim of a drive by shooting in Toronto's North West. The documentary also highlights the many programming and services YAAACE provides to children, youth and residence in the community.

Watch on YouTube

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Current Programs & Events

NALE Tutoring
EducationFree

As part of our NALE tutoring program your child will have access to the Ontario Certified teachers to help them with both Numeracy and Literacy no matter their current level.

NALE Tutoring

Starts OctDuration 33 Weeks
Register Now
Small Ball
Athletics$100

Have your child join the YAAACE development basketball league for a 9 week program from ages 4-11.

Small Ball

Starts OctDuration 9 Weeks
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Robotics
EducationFree

Compete in the YAAACE Robotics tournament where teams of 2 aspiring Robotics Engineers will compete against 9 other teams at the end of the term. (Ages 9-13)

Robotics

Starts Oct 19th Mondays/ThursdaysDuration 10 Weeks
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Ongoing Initiatives

Comprehensive Year-Round Programs and Services

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Recent Events

What's been happening

September 2026

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Our Impact Strategy

The Key Issues

01
Opportunity Gap
Opportunity Gap
Mitigating the gap for racialized and under-resourced communities through systemic intervention.
02
Safer Communities
Safer Communities
Using strength-based approaches to create sustainable safety and peace within neighborhoods.
03
Disrupting Pipelines
Disrupting Pipelines
Dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline through access to caring adults and reflective programming.
04
Innovative Advocacy
Innovative Advocacy
Advocating for data-driven, innovative solutions to address the root causes of community violence.
05
Challenging Narratives
Challenging Narratives
Actively dismantling biased narratives and stereotypes regarding Black families and excellence.
06
Institutional Change
Institutional Change
Ensuring accountability and transparency across the social service sector through best practices.
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