by Mississauga Board of Trade | Feb 2, 2016 | Human Resources, Youth
By Jan van der Hoop We’re in the thick of it: the time of year when parents and their teenage kids are agonizing over choosing their universities and their majors. For some of us, the question of ‘what to be when I grow up’ never completely goes away, recurring at...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Sep 22, 2015 | Education, Uncategorized, Youth
By Devin Kreuger There has been much talk in the news recently about how on average, and for most people, post-secondary education has a high payoff. Specifically, findings from researchers Greenstone & Looney shows that “On average, the benefits of a...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Aug 27, 2015 | Business Learning, Coaching, Entrepreneurs, NGen, Uncategorized, Youth
By Lorenzo Escobal Have you ever thought of leaving the corporate world and starting your own business? It will be a rough road, but it is a rewarding experience. I started my own business, Inception Automotive Detailing, when I was 18 years old because I couldn’t get...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Jul 22, 2015 | Advantage Mississauga, Business Learning, Hiring, Uncategorized, Youth
By Rosa Lokaisingh Few students have it – the 9 essential skills that an employer expects to find when hiring a graduate student. Those who took on leadership roles in their academic institutions, like President or Director of the Student Association, or Councils, or...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | May 28, 2015 | Networking, NGen, Uncategorized, Youth
By Monika Rumin NGen (Next Generation) is MBOT’s brand of networking and education series for young professionals aged 40 and younger. NGen’s mission is to Engage Professionals, Develop Connections and Create Opportunities. NGen hosts 4-5 events a year, but NGen is...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | May 26, 2015 | Business Learning, Research, Uncategorized, Youth
By Devin Kreuger If you happened to be visiting the Central Library on May 9, you may have stumbled upon Science Rendezvous—an annual celebration of all things science. Aimed primarily at children and youth, Science Rendezvous is an “annual festival that takes science...
