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📢 TODAY Exciting News! Future Paths Network is 📢 TODAY Exciting News! Future Paths Network is teaming up with Ridgemont High School’s Black Students Union for an Interactive Resume Writing & Job Search Strategies Workshop! 📝💼

🗓 Date: October 30th
🕒 During Lunch Break
📍 LIVE at Ridgemont High School

🍴 Lunch will be provided!
✨ First 10 students to arrive on time will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Don’t miss this chance to boost your career skills and set yourself up for success! See you there! 
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🚨 Exciting Announcement 🚨 Future Paths Netw 🚨 Exciting Announcement 🚨

Future Paths Network x Ridgemont H.S. Black Student Association are bringing you a Resume Writing & Job Search Strategies Workshop! ✍🏾📋

Join us for a hands-on session that will give you the tools to craft a standout resume and navigate the job market with confidence! Whether you’re prepping for your first job or looking to level up your resume, this workshop is for YOU. 🔥

🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 31st, 2024
⏰ Time: During Lunch
📍 Venue: Ridgemont High School

Come learn essential skills to help you succeed in your career journey! 💼💡

#FuturePathsNetwork #CareerReady #ResumeWriting #JobSearch #BSA #BlackStudentAssociation #YouthEmpowerment #CareerSuccess #OttawaYouth #StudentWorkshops #ResumeTips
🌟 Future Paths Network at Afro-Fest 2024 🌟 🌟 Future Paths Network at Afro-Fest 2024 🌟

What an unforgettable experience organizing & hosting the Youth Section at this year’s @afrofestivalottawa! It was truly inspiring to see families come together to celebrate culture, community, and support local businesses. We’re proud to have created an inclusive space for young people to connect, learn, and grow.

A special shoutout to our amazing local businesses @depbydrip, @maqthebarber, @nailsbyaminata_ , and @rachelle_facepainting for adding a fresh vibe & touch to the event! 🙌 Your incredible support helped us craft unforgettable moments for the children and youth in our community. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Future Paths Network family 🫶🏾✨

Planning a festival or community event? Let Future Paths Network elevate your experience with impactful youth engagement! From interactive programs to youth-focused activities, we bring energy and innovation that will make your festival or event truly memorable💥

👉 Contact us today to collaborate on something amazing for your next festival or event!

That’s a wrap for summer 2024! 🔥

📸: @william_awh 

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to be h 🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re thrilled to be hosting an Info Session at Multifaith Housing to connect with youth in the Barrhaven region! 🏘️✨

Join us as we share all about the incredible community resources, programs, and the impactful work we’re doing at Future Paths Network, Whether you’re looking for mentorship, career planning, or just a supportive community, we’ve got something for you! 💼📚💡

🗓️ Date: Sept 20th 
📍 Location: Multifaith Housing, Barrhaven 
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow with us! We can’t wait to meet you! 🙌🏾
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POV: You were at In the Fields—what a day to rem POV: You were at In the Fields—what a day to remember! Huge thanks to everyone who came out and joined us to make it unforgettable! 

A special shoutout to our incredible partners at @thev2vproject, local runner @pengdree, the amazing business owners, and community organizations who helped bring this event to life. And of course, to Marial Shayok, who joined us to celebrate his return from the 2024 Paris Olympics—what an honor!

Big thanks to our sponsors: 

@ctjumpstart 
@limitlessera 
@holygrailskn_ 
@redbullcanada
@fitntx 
@ottawasoonersfootball 
@shayoksummershowcase 
@jamespeter7s

You are the heartbeat of our community, and we couldn’t have done this without you. 

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 

Here’s to next year! ✨
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Future Paths Network is EXCITED to announce our in Future Paths Network is EXCITED to announce our involvement at the 5th Annual AfroFestival Ottawa 2024, hosted by Africa Live Canada! 🔥

We’re showcasing some of our amazing local businesses like @maqthebarber, @drippyforreal, @depbydrip , and @nailsbyaminata_ 

Join us for a weekend full of fun with:

- A bouncy castle 
- Inflatable obstacle course 
- Face painting 
- Henna tattoos 
- Free haircuts 
- Interactive games and much more! 

Bring the whole family to enjoy the festivities with us! 

🎟️ Tickets are available in our bio, but don’t wait—sales end soon!

📅 See you on September 7th & 8th from 1 pm to 8 pm. 
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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A Heartfelt Thank You✨ As we close the chapter A Heartfelt Thank You✨

As we close the chapter on our “In the Fields: A Summer Finale” event, we’re filled with gratitude and pride. This day was more than just a celebration—it was a gathering of community, resilience, and shared dreams. We were honoured to welcome back Ottawa’s own Marial Shayok from the 2024 Paris Olympics, whose journey inspires us all 🙌

To our sponsors, vendors, and every guest who attended: Thank you for making this day unforgettable. Your presence, support, and belief in the work of The V2V Project and Future Paths Network mean the world to us. Together, we are building a brighter future for our youth.

This event reminded us that when we come together, we create something truly special. Here’s to the memories we made, the connections we strengthened, and the promise of what’s to come.🔥🔥🔥

We can’t wait to see you again next year. Until then, let’s continue to uplift and support one another.

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🚨 Big News! 🚨 You heard it straight from Jam 🚨 Big News! 🚨 You heard it straight from James Peter of the Ottawa Redblacks—our In The Fields: A Summer Finale is just around the corner! 🏈🔥

Join us this Sunday, August 25th, for an unforgettable day packed with field activities like tug of war, relay races, and so much more—perfect for ALL ages!

This event is FREE and open to everyone, so don’t miss out! 🎟️ Tickets are still available in our bio.

Come out, connect with your local community, and meet some incredible leaders! Let’s make this summer finale one to remember! 🌟 

See you in the fields! 🙌
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Last weekend, we had an incredible time organizing Last weekend, we had an incredible time organizing and supporting a Lunch & Greet at the annual Tyke Tussle Tournament with the Nepean Eagles! ✨

The youth were ecstatic to explore the players’ locker room and training facilities, getting an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at TD Place. They also had the chance to connect with other players on the team.

A huge shoutout to James Peters from the CFL Redblacks for inspiring these young athletes and showing them the amazing pathways that sports can open up for their future careers! 🔥👏

Big thanks to @ncafafootball hosting such an outstanding tournament—we can’t wait for the next one! 🏈✨ 

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#CFL  #Redblacks  #NepeanEagles  #SportsInspiration 
#TDPlace  #CommunitySupport  #GrassrootsFootball 
#PlayerDevelopment  #SportsMentorship 
#YouthEmpowerment #cflgameday #cfldraft #cflredblacks #cflallstar #fff #lfl #fyp #explorepage #thingstodoottawa #supportlocalcommunity #youthskillsday #ottawalife
Swipe Left for a little sneak peak 🤩 📸 Last Swipe Left for a little sneak peak 🤩

📸 Last Chance to Sign Up! 🎬

🚨 DEADLINE: June 21st 🚨

🗣️Future Frames Discovery Program 📸

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer! Join us for a journey through film and photography at BIA Media Studios. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate, this program is tailored to enhance your skills, build your portfolio, and foster community connections. Gain hands-on work experience in an innovative learning environment that blends classroom sessions, workshops with industry experts, and engaging civic activities.

📍 Location: BIA Media Studios, 235 Montreal Rd
🕒 Time: 1pm to 4pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Secure your spot in this FREE program now! Check the link in our bio for more details.

🌟 What you’ll get:
1️⃣ Hands-on Work Experience
2️⃣ Networking Opportunities with Industry Professionals
3️⃣ Digital Marketing Strategies
4️⃣ Entrepreneurship Literacy

Take the first step towards a rewarding summer of creativity and growth. See you there! 🙌🏾

📸: @bia.media @bia.vizualz 
💡: @ottawavoices 
Have questions? Send us a DM ✨
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Flashback of truly an unforgettable moment. We had Flashback of truly an unforgettable moment. We had the honor of receiving an invitation from Black History Ottawa and the privilege of being asked by City Councilor Rawlson King to serve as a guest at the Resurgence of Era 21, a networking event for young leaders dedicated to supporting youth initiatives.

Being part of this event was particularly meaningful as Future Paths Network  continues to expand. We want to extend our gratitude to the youth who showed up and showed out, as well as to the community leaders who amplify our voices.

Together, we can make a difference✨

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 

P.S follow and stay tuned for what’s about to come next✨
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📸 Last Chance to Sign Up! 🎬 🚨 DEADLINE: 📸 Last Chance to Sign Up! 🎬

🚨 DEADLINE: June 21st 🚨

🗣️Future Frames Discovery Program 📸

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer! Join us for a transformative journey through film and photography at BIA Media Studios. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate, this program is tailored to enhance your skills, build your portfolio, and foster community connections. Gain hands-on work experience in an innovative learning environment that blends classroom sessions, workshops with industry experts, and engaging civic activities.

📍 Location: BIA Media Studios, 235 Montreal Rd
🕒 Time: 1pm to 4pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Secure your spot in this FREE program now! Check the link in our bio for more details.

🌟 What you’ll get:
1️⃣ Hands-on Work Experience
2️⃣ Networking Opportunities with Industry Professionals
3️⃣ Digital Marketing Strategies
4️⃣ Entrepreneurship Literacy

Take the first step towards a rewarding summer of creativity and growth. See you there! 🙌🏾

Have questions? Send us a DM ✨
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May was a month of meaningful moments, one of whic May was a month of meaningful moments, one of which was our inaugural BIPOC youth job fair, held in collaboration with the Somali Family Centre for Family Services. We welcomed over 30 young individuals, eager to present their resumes and forge connections with local businesses and organizations, paving the way for summer employment and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned as we amplify the voices of our local youth, sharing their experiences from events like these.

PSA: Checkout the Black Youth Employment Toolkit, a comprehensive resource brimming with essential tips to help you secure that job! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated, and remember to follow us for updates on our upcoming events and initiatives.

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 
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Empowering local entrepreneurs and supporting blac Empowering local entrepreneurs and supporting black-owned businesses is not just a choice, it’s a commitment to our community’s growth. Today, we celebrate the success story of a local youth whose business flourished after joining the 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. 

Their journey highlights the importance of such platforms in nurturing young talent and fostering community resilience. Let’s continue to shop local, uplift black-owned enterprises, and champion the dreams of our local youth✨

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 

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Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had the privilege of curating and co-hosting at Ottawa’s 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. 

Meet Sam, the founder of Learn 2 Love. A clothing brand that believes in spreading the message of God by blending the gospel truth with affordability and style! 

Check them out & Shop Learn 2 Love 💫

If you missed out, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more as we highlight our local black youth & their businesses. 
📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 
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Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had the privilege of curating and co-hosting at Ottawa’s 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. Meet CC✨

The owner of CC Hair Care, Your go-to hair stylist & loctician. She seamlessly blends affordability and beauty one style at a time! 

Check her out & BOOK CC💫 @ccshaircaree 

If you missed out, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more as we highlight our local black youth & their businesses. 

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 
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Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had the privilege of curating and co-hosting at Ottawa’s 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. 

Meet Aminata✨The owner of Nails by Aminata, Your go-to nail tech who seamlessly blends affordability with beauty! Don’t miss out on her incredible nail transformations and henna designs! You heard it here, check her out & BOOK @nailsbyaminata_ 💫

If you missed out, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more as we highlight our local black youth & their businesses. 
📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 
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Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had Come along with us & The V2V project, where we had the privilege of curating and co-hosting at Ottawa’s 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. Meet the owner of @soulgevity 💫 

Soulgevity is a local buisness owned & operated by black youth. They make high quality streetwear at an accessible price. Check them out and explore their new collection! 

If you missed out, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more as we highlight our local black youth & their businesses. 

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 
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Let’s journey back in time with The V2V project, Let’s journey back in time with The V2V project, where we had the privilege of curating and co-hosting at Ottawa’s 3rd Annual Black Business Expo. It was an incredible experience showcasing our young entrepreneurs and local trailblazers. A heartfelt thank you to It’s Time for this wonderful opportunity. If you missed out, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Stay tuned for more.

📸: @blackmaneffectphotography 
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Join us at the 9th Annual Conference of the Ontari Join us at the 9th Annual Conference of the Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators! 💫

We’re thrilled to be featured in their community forum, where we’ll dive deep into the vital topic of building capacity for families and caregivers. We aim to empower and inform, showcasing the impactful work we’ve spearheaded at Future Paths Network alongside our fellow Black communities across Ontario. 

🗓️Save the date: Thursday, April 25th! @onabse_org 
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"I've learned a lot of lessons l can apply in my life right now as a teenager. One of them is to just keep learning more."
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