Are you a Black youth, age 16-34 and living in Toronto or Hamilton?
Are you interested in working in the construction sector?

TCBN's NexGen Builders Academy for Black Youth is a program that can help you find a job in the construction sector.

• Apprentice learning a skilled trade
• Professional, Administrative, or Technical position in a construction company.

Join Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN), South Etobicoke Housing Affordability (SEHA) Research Study and LAMP Community Health Center as we continue to discuss next steps in the Community Benefits For South Etobicoke (CBASE) campaign.

We will provide an update on key development projects and discuss a plan for ensuring new developments reflect local community benefits priorities like affordable housing, good jobs- local and diverse hiring, social procurement, neighborhood and environmental improvements. We shall have a guest speaker to highlight some best practices and improvements. We shall have a guest speaker to highlight some best practices.

Location: LAMP 185 5th Street, Etobicoke, ON

Join CP Planning on January 25th, 2024 at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EST) for an exciting online event where we will explore the importance of strong relationships between government officials and developers. This event aims to foster collaboration and understanding between these key stakeholders in order to drive positive change in their communities. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to hear from housing experts who have successfully navigated the intersection of government and development. They will share their insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and strategies for building effective relationships.

Register now and take the first step towards building successful relationships with key stakeholders!

Connect 6ix and Metrolinx are holding a Job Fair in Thorncliffe Park on Wednesday, Jan. 24 to provide opportunities for our community to join the Ontario Line project, a transit line that will transform Toronto. The Job Fair will feature full and part-time jobs, as well as contract positions.

TCBN is looking for Youth Delegates to join our Youth Policy Table. Organizations that are invested in equity-deserving groups accessing good jobs in the construction sector, are encouraged to refer youth delegates. We are seeking referrals of Black, Indigenous, and other racialized (BIPOC) youth aged 16-25. Our ideal candidate will be interested in the construction industry and advancing community benefits agreements in the sector. Other attributes include willingness to share their perspective on barriers to accessing jobs and an interest in working on a team to create solutions.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

These are the people and initiatives that significantly advanced the community benefits movement in Toronto.

We are excited to announce our second Build Green Career Fair organized by Toronto Community Benefits Network. The event is scheduled to take place in two different setups, virtual and in person, in early new year (2024).

If you want to post your current and upcoming jobs on our Employer Portal or if you want to be an exhibitor, please contact [email protected]

Are you, or do you know an individual or organization in Canada who is leading on diversity in the construction industry? Nominate them for an award in this year's Building Diversity Awards scheduled for June 14th at the Meridien Arts Center in Toronto. Nominations now open and will close March 31st.

This is a two-step process. Once the nomination is made, a TCBN staff will reach out to the nominee for them to accept the nomination and provide any additional information to complete the their profile, highlighting what they are doing to create and support a respectful, and inclusive workforce and economy.