Welcome to our first-ever Blue Futures Pathways newsletter!
Blue Futures Pathways (BFP) is a new program led by the SOI Foundation. It connects Canadian youth aged 14-30 with education, employment and funding opportunities to inspire and support them in developing careers in the Sustainable Blue Economy.
To boost diversity in Canada’s ocean and water sectors, special emphasis is being placed on engaging under-represented youth.
Our big news is that we are ready to reveal the brand new BFP digital Portal for Opportunities, Resources and Talent (PORT). It is still a work in progress but the intention is that it will become your one-stop-shop for everything related to opportunities within the Sustainable Blue Economy.
The PORT can be found on the new SOI Foundation website, with content added regularly. If you are already familiar with SOI, stay tuned for updates on our rebranding! This is an exciting development that reflects our expanded focus beyond the polar expeditions SOI is known for, to include more programs that inspire and support youth engagement in a sustainable future.
Read on to see what Opportunities, Resources and Talent you can find on the PORT!