Pathways with Purpose: How to Build a Career That Creates Impact

Celebrating World Youth Skills Day 2025

Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
Location: Online (Zoom link sent after registration)
Who Should Attend: Youth (ages 15–30), students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, educators, and career coaches
Cost: Free
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Discover Purpose-Driven Career Paths That Make a Difference

Are you passionate about social impact, sustainability, or community development, but not sure how to turn your interests into a meaningful career?

Join us for Pathways with Purpose, a free virtual webinar hosted in honour of World Youth Skills Day 2025. This interactive event is designed to help youth and early-career professionals explore purpose-aligned career opportunities, learn valuable professional development skills, and connect with changemakers building a better future.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify your strengths, passions, and purpose
• Career paths in sustainable development, social justice, financial empowerment, youth leadership, and technology
• Real-world examples from young professionals making a lasting impact
• Practical tools for navigating your early career journey with confidence

Featured Speakers – Young Leaders Driving Change

Meet an inspiring panel of professionals using their voices, skills, and leadership to empower communities and drive sustainable impact:

• Dwaine Taylor – Founder & Executive Director, Newpact
  Championing youth leadership and innovation for resilient communities.
• Busayo Twins – Political Activist
  Leading the charge for youth civic engagement and social equity.
• Anketse Birhanu – Program Officer, SOS Children’s Village
  Supporting vulnerable families and promoting youth well-being.
• Latifat Busari – Academic Advisor, Career Focus
  Guiding students and graduates toward fulfilling, mission-aligned careers.
• Zainab C. Williams, CFP® – Financial Analyst
  Promoting financial literacy for women and underserved communities.
• Dave Murray – Outreach Coordinator, ICTC
  Connecting youth to inclusive careers in the growing tech industry.

Moderator: Obie Agusiegbe – Founder & Executive Director, SCAN
A community advocate for sustainability, youth empowerment, and inclusive development.

Why This Webinar Matters

World Youth Skills Day is a global celebration of youth potential and the importance of skill-building for economic growth, social equity, and climate resilience. Pathways with Purpose highlights how skills—when aligned with passion, can shape a career that benefits both the individual and society.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to pivot toward a more meaningful career, this event offers practical guidance, fresh inspiration, and a supportive community.

Hosted by SCAN – Sustainable Community Aid Network

The Sustainable Community Aid Network (SCAN) is a Toronto-based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating equitable, inclusive pathways for youth, women, newcomers, and marginalized communities. Through education, advocacy, and community-led solutions, SCAN empowers the next generation of leaders.

Don’t Miss Out — Register Now

Join us for a powerful conversation about career purpose, personal growth, and building a future where your work matters. Spots are limited, so be sure to register for free today!