karengallant

President of JA Waterloo Region

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A7. It's been great to see how many orgs are supporting our youth and newcomers. @kwcf, thanks for hosting this discussion! #wrvsgs

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A6. We're fortunate. Lots of groups are doing great work here-too many to name! #wrvsgs

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A5. My kids did before and after school programs and loved them. They made friends outside their classroom but in the school #wrvsgs

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A5. @krisdearlove I think the question is whether these programs make a difference to helping children or young families get started #wrvsgs

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A5. Yes. But we need to make sure they're affordable #wrvsgs

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A4. Co-op programs also help. Not only for graduation rates but for giving students practical experience #wrvsgs

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A4. School Board supports like OYAP, specialist high skills major programs help too #wrvsgs

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A4. Great community orgs like @JAWatRegion, @BEP_WR help students remain engaged and graduate high school #wrvsgs

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A3. @earlylitckw It's going to be a challenge for sure! #wrvsgs

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A3. Different relationships between parents and children...less pressure to move out? #wrvsgs

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A3. High debt from post-secondary school loans, changing nature of employment. More part-time jobs, contract work #wrvsgs

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A2. We need to educate employers on the value that new immigrants bring to the workplace so they're compensated appropriately #wrvsgs

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A1. For many high school students, there are so many choices-it's hard to decide on a career and then figure out how to achieve that #wrvsgs

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A1. Agreed @krisdearlove. Can't imagine what it would be like for many new immigrants. #wrvsgs

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@thekwcf A1. I think it's hard to know what supports are available to help you get started #wrvsgs

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A7. Thanks @kwcf for hosting this important discussion! #wrvsgs

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@WearOutThere @LaurenVJudge This is so important! #wrvsgs

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@thekwcf A6 Peer groups can be effective support mechanisms. Offer workshops to build skills or knowledge-provide childcare. #wrvsgs

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@KrisDearlove you are absolutely right! And adults need to be okay with that! #wrvsgs

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@kwcf Q4. Don't burn any bridges! We're a small community and we're quite connected #wrvsgs