TKTC's May 2025 Newsletter

Welcome to the May edition of The King's Trust Canada (TKTC) newsletter! This month, we bring some new programs for young people, recap our presentation of the King Charles III Coronation Medals, sit down with our new interim co-CEOs, and share a great tool for productivity — read on for more!

LATEST NEWS

KING CHARLES III CORONATION MEDALS AWARDED 🎖

The King’s Trust Canada proudly awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal to 18 remarkable Canadians, celebrating their outstanding contributions to Canada.

Recipients of the medal have either provided a significant contribution to Canada, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

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new sheriffs in town 🤠🤠

It’s the start of a new era for The King’s Trust Canada!

We sit down with our new interim co-CEOs Cindy and Kevin as they tell us how it feels to be in their new roles as well as what The King’s Trust Canada means to them. 

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YOUR GUIDE TO WORKING IN CANADA 🍁

New to Canada? Watch our new video series ‘Working In Canada 101’ to help you get your Canadian career up and running!Packed with real stories about the newcomer experience, expert tips, and helpful advice, Working in Canada 101 will give you the tools to succeed in Canada’s workforce.

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MOTHERS IN THE WORKFORCE

Being a working mother is a duality that often goes overlooked.

In honour of Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the resiliency and triumph of TKTC’s very own Stacy and Nadine, as they tell us about their experiences as mothers in the workforce.

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CAREER TIPS

❌ IVY LEAGUE ✅ IVY LEE

Discover how to streamline your tasks with the Ivy Lee method. Focus on what matters, reduce stress, and achieve your goals efficiently! 💼✨

If you want more hacks like this, sign up for our Skills Academy programs to get more tips and essential skills employers are seeking!

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

MAY NETWORKING EVENT

In today’s job market, who you know matters.

Learn to build your network in a fun and accessible way by joining our free networking event for young people (18-30) on May 29th at StartWell Toronto:

786 King St West, Toronto ON, M5V 1N6

You’ll learn the fundamentals of networking and explore high growth sectors such as healthcare, applied sciences, trades and transportation with a panel of expert speakers!

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SKILLS ACADEMY VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Are you a young person (18-30) looking to land a job, or stand out in your current job?

Our FREE Skills Academy workshops will give you the ABCs of kickstarting your career in just a couple of fun virtual hours. 💻👩🏿‍🏫 🎉

Upcoming workshops:

Personal Brand 201

Thu, May 22^nd(5:30PM - 6:30PM)

Networking 101

Thu, June 5^th(5:30PM - 6:30PM)

REGISTER NOW & VIEW THE FULL LIST OF WORKSHOPS

STAFF PICK

May Pick: Ovie Emakpor
(Coordinator, Programming)

“Jobscan is a neat website for jobseekers looking to enhance their resumes/cv's and improve their overall job search prospects.

Jobscan is filled with informative blog posts, answers to frequently asked job search questions and a software that optimize's your resume for applicant tracking systems (ATS).”

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ICYMI

If you’ve watched one too many sci-fi movies, you might be a little scared by AI.

But fear not! AI can be your friend if you know how to use it!

Watch our video on some ways you can put that chatbot to good use here!

Thanks for reading. If you enjoyed this newsletter, be sure to share it with your network!

See you in June when we'll be back with more skill-building programs happening near you!

Cheers,

The King's Trust Canada Team