The YMCA of Greater Saint John’s Newcomer Connections Series returns this weekend, this time featuring newcomer students from all over southern New Brunswick.
YMCA Settlement Trainer, Erin Stewart says the youth speakers will focus on a variety of topics, from their experience as international students to business ventures as entrepreneurs and their hobbies.
“They deserve a platform to introduce themselves to the community. I think another big part of it is that newcomers and immigration are just so important for the economic growth, the cultural growth of our region,” says Stewart. “I feel it’s just so exciting to see all the talent that youth in particular are bringing to our city.”
Each presentation will be conducted online through Zoom and presented as a webinar with anyone welcome to register and attend.
Starting a Business – Min Do Cao Nguyen and Irtiza Kahn (May 16)
The Recipe for a “Tasty Life” – Shina Hoang (May 17)
Fitness Crash Course – a “How To” as a Newcomer – Christine Abe (May 19)
Entrepreneur: My Journey as a Newcomer in New Brunswick, Canada – Oluwatosin Ajibola (May 19)
The Power of Networking – Khaleen Shaik (May 25)
Mauritius to New Brunswick: My Journey to Unlocking Identities and Understanding Privilege – Disha Lata Bisto (May 27)
Journey to Coding – Mark Vu (May 30)
A Saint John High School Student on Life in Saint John – Douglas Lee (May 31)
Dancing my Way Through Challenges – Jharana Luitel (June 1)
The newcomer speaker series begins May 16 with speakers planned over the course of the month until June 1.
