This project featured three workshops for newcomer youth transitioning from high school to post-secondary. It featured a guest speaker with lived experience who went on to study law, in addition to others from various professional fields, and a tour of UBC Vancouver’s campus. Additionally, the students were assigned university mentors for support during the university application process.
UBC Student Project Lead: Jasman Sekhon
Community Partner: SD36 English Language Learner Welcome Centre
Grant Type: Connect to Community
Year of Publication: 2023
Topic: Transition to Post-Secondary
Keywords: Students, Refugee, Mentorship
Population: Youth, Immigrant