Promoting the professional development of black youth by providing them with paid employment experiences and mentorship, the Black Youth for Social Innovation Program is designed to address the disparity in opportunities for black youth.
Photographed here are the inaugural students and faculty members of the program at the official launch event.
University of Alberta
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Provost and Vice President, Dr. Verna Yiu chats with BYSI students about their goals for the program.
SSHRC-CGS Scholar Dr. Seon Yuzyk, Dr. Verna Yiu, and BYSI students make speeches during the BYSI launch event.
