Join the Yoruba Social & Cultural Association of BC for an exciting career event for youth (16+), featuring accomplished professionals from diverse industries.
We are thrilled to welcome our distinguished guest speakers: Trish Masenda Mandewo, Franklin Bouguep and Dr. Charles Osuji.
What to Expect:
✨ Inspiring career stories from top industry professionals
✨ An interactive Q&A to get your burning career questions answered
✨ Networking opportunities with professionals and peers
✨ Free lunch provided!
We are thrilled to welcome our distinguished guest speakers:
Trish Mandewo is an accomplished award-winning serial entrepreneur and diversity & inclusion strategist. Trish is the President and Founder of Synergy On Boards Consulting Group. Trish has successfully built four businesses and two non profits. She has received numerous awards including 2017 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant. She currently sits on several boards including Union of BC municipalities (UBCM) and Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) and The Coquitlam Foundation. She is an elected official for the City of Coquitlam.
Franklin Bouguep is a seasoned executive and board leader with over 25 years of experience driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and cross-sector innovation across international development, energy, technology, and non-profit. Franklin has extensive experience in Business Development, Strategic Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management directing teams of over 300 people. Franklin has held senior positions for the last 20 years across industries in the US, Europe, and Africa.
Dr. Charles Osuji (Hon. D.) is a distinguished legal executive and community leader, celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the legal profession and his unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As CEO and Managing Partner of Osuji & Smith Lawyers—the largest Black-owned law firm in Canada—Dr. Osuji has spearheaded the firm’s expansion, scaling its operations from a modest team to a robust organization of over 45 legal professionals, serving clients both nationally and internationally. An award-winning lawyer and entrepreneur, Dr. Osuji has earned over 110 accolades, including the prestigious Doctor of Laws (Hon. D.) from Mount Royal University, as the youngest recipient, for his outstanding service and societal contributions. His recognitions also include being named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers, Avenue Calgary's Top 40 Under 40, and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights, get inspired, and take the first step toward your dream career!
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Venue: Fleetwood Community Centre, 15996 84 Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 0W1
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Register here 👉🏼 https://BCYouthConnectFeb2025.eventbrite.ca
See you there!!