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Explore a Career That Saves Lives: First Responders Day Workshop
What It’s All About
In recognition of First Responders Day in Ontario, Tropicana Community Services, in partnership with Toronto Police Services, Fire Services, Paramedic Services, and the TTC, is hosting a one-day immersive workshop for Black youth ages 16–25.
This is more than a career fair — it’s your chance to connect directly with first responders, ask questions, try hands-on activities, and discover both uniformed and civilian career paths in emergency services.
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Tropicana Community Services, 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough, ON
Why Attend?
- Hear directly from first responders about what they do, why it matters, and how you can get involved.
- Explore paths to careers that offer stability, purpose, growth, and great benefits.
- Attend live demos, breakout sessions, and a panel discussion with real professionals and students like you.
- Get insider tips from recruitment teams across all four services.
Who Should Attend:
- Members of the Black community who are interested in exploring meaningful and rewarding careers in emergency and frontline services.
- Youth looking for alternative career paths that offer stability, purpose, and strong community impact.
- Individuals interested in networking with first responder professionals, recruiters, and community leaders.
- Parents, educators, and mentors who support Black youth and want to learn how to guide them toward these opportunities.
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