Black Lives Matter New Brunswick in partnership with:
New Brunswick African Association
Nigerian-Canadian Association of New Brunswick
Atlantic Equity and Research Alliance
John Howard Society of New Brunswick (Saint John, Moncton, Fredericton and Miramachi branches)

Youth Opportunity Program
Age group: 12-15 & 16-24 years‍‍

‍Main Purpose‍

• To promote the welfare and well-being of Black community members and their families within New Brunswick
• To promote equal opportunities for Black community members
• To oversee the performances and improvement of Black community members in our educational system
• To assist Black community members in gaining employment
• To build future leadership in the youth of today

OBJECTIVE

• ‍To provide youth with the resources and tools in addressing the systemic inequalities that criminalize Black community members

• Assess and identify opportunities, resources, and materials that provide youth resilience and enhance key decision-making skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Enroll youths that are interested in film productions and creative arts into our Film Productions and creative Media Arts programs – Located in Miramichi, New Brunswick

• Assist youth in gaining employment that match their skills set

• Provide strong school supports, resources and connections to school activities for youth

• Liaise with teachers to assist youth in meeting educational requirements

• Provide basic tutoring and refer youth for advanced tutoring needs

• Provide opportunities to portray a more favorable image of youth like them Provide mentorships and assist youth in coping with harassment and  racism

A NEW OPPORTUNITY
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• Are you ready to build a career in a fast growing field?
• Are you creative, have an eye for detail, and like working with your hands?
• Are you a Black or racialized person?
• Have you thought about a career in carpentry?

Recruitment has begun for BLM NB’s Skills for Success Program!

NOUVELLE PROGRAMME BLM NB: COMPÉTENCES POUR LE SUCCÈS - MENUISERIE

• Êtes-vous prêt(e) à faire carrière dans un domaine en pleine expansion?
• Vous êtes créatif, vous avez le sens du détail et vous aimez travailler avec vos mains?
• Vous identifiez-vous comme une personne noir(e)?
• Avez-vous pensé à une carrière dans la charpenterie ?

Recrutement a commencé pour BLM NB's Skills for Success Program!