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Blue Futures Pathways
Learning Resources for Youth 18-35
Da Chen
A deep dive into valuable learning
Ocean, ice and freshwater health are vital not only for Earth’s ecosystem, but also for the world economy and the livelihood of communities. To learn about our coastal, rural and urban watersheds, and career pathways that can help preserve them, check out the resources below.
Check out our learning modules!
Carefully curated to explore the Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) through western science and Indigenous Knowledge Systems, this FREE educational content will introduce you to inspiring individuals and new ideas. The learning modules will encourage you to reflect on your own role within the SBE and how you can make a difference and build your career.
Science career video series
The Sustainable Blue Economy encompasses many sectors related to the ocean, fresh water, wastewater, the cryosphere (ice). Like any growing sector, strong and robust science is needed to underpin the decisions we make to ensure that blue growth is sustainable. We partnered with LiveIt Earth to profile ten scientists from across Canada contributing knowledge and innovation to help underpin the Sustainable Blue Economy.
We’ve also created an inquiry guide for you to explore science careers in the Sustainable Blue Economy. The guide includes reflection prompts, project ideas, and related resources to help you pinpoint scientific careers you may be interested in.
Kara Stonehouse & Laura O'Grady
Youth Roundtable Discussion
On June 9th, 2021, Prince’s Trust Canada and the SOI Foundation teamed up to mark World Ocean Week with a youth roundtable discussion. The event brought together youth aged 18-30 from across Canada to provide their perspectives on the Sustainable Blue Economy and to feed into Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy. The discussion also inspired a spoken word performance by Raym Guillermo (a.k.a. ArRay of WoRds), and a graphic recording of the meeting by Kara Stonehouse of Aha! Graphic Facilitation and Laura O’Grady. Check out the links below.
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Graphic recording
Spoken word performance
BFP Internship Program
The Blue Futures Pathways Internship Program is designed to support young people 18-35 as they learn about the Sustainable Blue Economy, while developing work-ready skills for careers in the ocean and water sectors.
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Green Job Internships
Interested in gaining work experience and advanced skills in the clean economy? Check out Clean Foundation's Green Jobs Internship program. To qualify, you must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the internship.
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Ocean Science Networking
Open-source data, workshops, tutorials and networking opportunities are made available for undergraduate and graduate students through Ocean Networks Canada. Photo: Ocean Networks Canada
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Interested in finding a mentor?
If you’re interested in learning about how a mentor can help you navigate a career in the ocean and water sectors click here to learn more.
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