This is a free program is for youth (aged 15-30) who are:

• Curious about food, farming, sustainability, or community work

• Interested in jobs, volunteering, internships, or school projects related to food systems

• Wanting real-world experience and connections

• No previous experience is required!

Participants will:

• Tour key food system sites (farms, food hubs, redistribution centres)

• Take part in fun hands-on learning activities at some sites

• Meet people working in food and agriculture

• Join a resume and application workshop focused on food-system roles

• Learn about real opportunities for:

  • summer jobs

  • volunteering

  • internships

  • student projects

Spring cohort: March–April
Sessions are expected to run on weekends (final schedule shared after registration).

Finalized dates will be released soon!

Tour locations may include:

• Food redistribution centres (e.g. warehouse food hubs)

• Regenerative farms

• Community gardens

• Compost and food-waste education sites

Locations to be announced soon!

• One introduction session

• 4–6 site visits (45–60 minutes each)

• One final workshop (resume & pathways)

• Small group experience (to support real connection)
  

You are encouraged to attend the full series, but drop-in participation may be possible upon request. Certification for completion is to attend at least three sessions.

By the end of the program, you will:

• Have a better understand of the regional food system and efforts to support regenerative, equitable and health oriented approaches
  

• Know which organizations align with your interests

• Have direct contacts in the sector
  

• Gain clarity on next steps toward:

  • work

  • volunteering

  • Internships

  • Work experience positions

  • education pathways

• Learn from food sector organizations what they look for in employees or for working as volunteers, internships or collaborating on student projects

• Tips on creating your resume and application processes 

• Receive a certificate of participation (attendance-based)
  
  

We aim to make this program accessible. Supports may include:

• Flexible attendance

• Clear schedules in advance

• Transit considerations

• Snacks at group sessions
  
  

If you have access needs, you’ll be able to share them during registration.