Technical Youth Career Outreach Project

10/21/2025

What an amazing two days! 🌟

Last week, our program proudly hosted over 300 attendees from more than 40 First Nations at the Indigenous Youth STEM Summit.

The summit was filled with inspiring moments, thanks to our incredible speakers, event Emcee Eagle Eagle Blackbird, volunteers, tradeshow exhibitors, organizers, teachers, and parents who made it all possible.

We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to an event focused on lighting the way toward rewarding careers in STEM for Indigenous youth.

Take a look at some highlights as students explored exciting pathways in fire and safety, engineering, water and wastewater, housing and infrastructure, environmental science, and more! 🔥💧🏠🌿⚙️

10/03/2025

🚨 Registration is now CLOSED for the Indigenous Youth STEM Summit!

🙌 A huge THANK YOU to all the students, educators, and partners who registered. We’re so excited to welcome you for workshops, networking, learning, and inspiration.

✨ The countdown is ON… only 12 DAYS until we kick things off! 🎉
We can’t wait to see you there! 👀🔥

09/17/2025

Meet our ‘DAY 2’ morning speaker, Kris Corbiere!

Kris, of Ojibway and Cayuga descent from M’Chigeeng First Nation, is the first Indigenous woman to graduate from Sault College’s Technology program and has built a career in automation, mining, and power generation.

On day two of the summit, she’ll share her journey and the work she does to connect First Nations communities with STEM and technical projects.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4oZE5ZH

09/12/2025

🌟 The National Indigenous Youth STEM Summit is just over a month away!

Registration is completely FREE for all attendees

Don’t miss this exciting event featuring an incredible lineup of presentations, including our Day 1 keynote!

Former professional lacrosse player and author of The Medicine Game, Delby Powless, will join us to inspire attendees to explore the connections between sports and STEM.

Spots are filling quickly—reserve yours today!

🔗 Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/4oZE5ZH

09/12/2025

09/02/2025

📚👩‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Welcome back to a brand-new school year!

Looking for the perfect first field trip? 🎒🚌
Bring your students to Toronto for the National Indigenous Youth STEM Summit 🌐✨—an exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!

📝 Register now: https://bit.ly/NIYSS

🏨 Click here https://bit.ly/bkNIYSS to book a room at the event hotel using our special discount code for attendees! ✨ Don’t wait—the offer ends September 19th ⏳

06/25/2025

📣 Save the Date!
Our FREE Indigenous Youth STEM Summit is coming to Toronto – October 15–16! 🧪🔬💡

🎓 Indigenous students in grades 9–12 are invited to explore the world of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – through hands-on activities, inspiring presentations, and mentor-led group sessions! 🔧🧠✨
This exciting two-day summit is all about learning, connecting, and empowering the next generation of Indigenous innovators!

👥 Who can attend?
Indigenous secondary students (Grades 9–12) + teachers & chaperones

📩 Interested in sponsorship or tradeshow opportunities?
Email us at [email protected]

03/31/2025

Today is the last day of March and also your sign to checkout TYCOP mentorship platform on Mentorcity.

Thinking about your next steps in STEM? You don’t have to figure it out alone. TYCOP’s mentorship platform, MentorCity, connects you with the right people to guide you.

✅ Match with a mentor who gets your goals
✅ Track your meetings & conversations in one place
✅ Access resources to level up your career
✅ Join discussions & groups to stay inspired
✅ Feel represented, connected to the culture and land through TYCOP mentorship

This is a community built for First Nations youth in STEM, where mentorship reflects who you are and where you come from.

Sign up today: [https://app.mentorcity.com/en/sign_up?invitation_token=eb65382b2d7f888033ebbc557f0f9249&role=mentee]

03/28/2025

We all need a little help sometimes.

Having someone in your corner who has lived through similar experiences is an advantage. Mentors are superheroes—they inspire, guide, and support us through our journey. And sometimes, they need a reminder of how much they mean to us.

✨ Cheers to the mentors who look like us, who show up, support, and help others thrive in their careers and life. ✨

Tag your superhero mentor in the comments! 🧡

03/26/2025

"Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A word of optimism and hope. A ‘you can do it’ when things are tough."

Source: Richard M. De Vos.

At TYCOP, we are always looking for amazing mentors to connect with First Nations Youth. That’s why we look for mentors who are also Indigenous themselves, so that they can relate to the life experience of our mentees. Our mentors are also required to be experts of, or currently working in, a technical service area such as solid waste management, water treatment plant operations, environmental science, and more. We also aim to elevate female role models and mentors in these areas to demonstrate the importance of women working in STEM careers. If you’re an Indigenous person working in a technical service area in Ontario, consider joining our group of mentors and make a difference in the lives of First Nations youth!

Become a mentor today: [firstnationscareers.com]

03/24/2025

The TYCOP program was built through meaningful collaboration—with ISC GCIndigenous , Fowler Metal Industries, and Six Nations Polytechnic as key partners in making this initiative a success.

Through the work we do, we are empowering First Nations youth, fostering mentorship, and opening doors to exciting STEM careers. TYCOP encourages career choices that create future capacity in areas that are vital to First Nation operations.

Skilled trades are essential to our economy. With a large portion of the workforce retiring, new opportunities are emerging and we need the next generation to step up.

Connect with TYCOP today and start your journey toward a rewarding STEM career.

03/21/2025

Still wondering if you should get a mentor.... or not? Here's why you probably should!

Having a mentor can make a huge difference in your career journey. A great mentor provides guidance, support, and real-world insights to help you succeed. Ready to take the next step? Find your mentor today! 👉 [firstnationscareers.com]