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Welcome back to the Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) newsletter - your regular reminder of what is happening for youth, employers and educators within Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy! If you missed the first newsletter, click here.
This issue is all about World Ocean Week, which kicks off on World Ocean Day, June 8.
Read on to see the events you can attend, and the new Opportunities, Resources and Talent you can find on the PORT!
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More opportunities have been added to our job board, where employers can post vacancies and youth can find opportunities.
Here are just a few of the jobs currently available in the ocean and water sectors across the country:
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We’re teaming up with Prince’s Trust Canada to host an event - Explore: The Sustainable Blue Economy on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (EST).
Youth ages 18-30 are invited to learn about personal goal-setting and mentorship, and discuss career opportunities in the ocean and water sectors in Canada. We’ll also have a youth-facilitated roundtable to feed into Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy.
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Event Calendar Did you know that we have a calendar for Sustainable Blue Economy events on the PORT? You can share your event by emailing bfp@soifoundation.org
With Ocean Week (June 7-14) coming up, we hope to see you at these events:
- H20 Conference and COVE Demo Day (June 7-10) | More info
- Coastal Zone Conference (June 13-16)| More info
- Educating for Sustainable Seas: Diving Into the Ocean Decade by NAME and CaNOE (June 17-20) | More info
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Learning Modules The first Blue Futures Pathways learning module will be launching soon after World Ocean Week! BFP will roll out 6 learning modules to support youth aged 18-30 as they navigate their path into a Blue Career. The content will be available on-demand, so youth can learn at their own pace. They will explore:
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How water, ice and the ocean play a role alongside western science and traditional knowledge.
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Employment readiness skills such as goal setting, finding your voice, problem-solving, team-working, project management and leadership.
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Supported by Blue Futures Pathways, the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in Dartmouth, N.S. has selected 21 students for the 2021 cohort of its Internship program. Let’s meet a few of them!
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Grace King is studying economics, and sustainability, at Dalhousie University. She’ll be interning with Ottawa-based company RBR Ltd.
"This summer, I will be interning with RBR and am excited to be immersed in the ocean tech world and learn about instruments that measure the blue planet!"
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Amal Ahmad is currently studying applied computer science at Dalhousie University. Amal is new to the ocean industry, but he’s excited to learn new skills and meet new people.
“Working with COVE and RBR will help me build new relationships and skills that can help further my career and could help me be involved in the ocean industry after I finish school!"
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As Pride month kicks-off, our team members Anna and Vinko want to share their message for an inclusive community and workspace in the Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE).
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As a proud member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, Anna says being accepted for who she is in the workplace provides her with “a true sense of community within SOI.”
“I appreciate that I am valued for who I am and the perspective that I bring to the projects.”
“The SBE has a unique opportunity to truly demonstrate how diversity at all levels can contribute to the success of this emerging sector. There are many individuals, like myself, who are striving to learn more, make inclusive communities and be mentors for those who are charting their own path within the SBE."
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Vinko says working at an organization like SOI that welcomes members of the LGBTQ2S+ community helps him feel safe and valued.
“It also ensures my perspectives on issues are listened to and gives me the capacity to entirely focus on my work. Being accepted doesn't just feel good; it also energizes me to do better in my work and community.”
He says the SBE must ensure it welcomes all peoples.
“Visibility matters, so I am a visibly queer person in this sector to show others they are welcome in this space. I hope to help guide other queer individuals who are uncertain if the SBE is right for them.”
Tune in to SOI's Facebook live event, “5 SOI Alumni on Being LGBTQ+ in their Field,” on June 17 at 11 am EDT to learn more about the importance of inclusivity.
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Blue Futures Pathways is hiring. We’re recruiting 4 paid regional coordinator positions through the Mitacs Accelerate program to help support our work on the ground. We’re looking for full-time, post-secondary students aged 18-30 who love engaging and mentoring youth. Click below to find out more.
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Blue Futures Pathways is made possible thanks to support from:
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Mitacs, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, ECO Canada, and the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship.
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