📢 We're kicking off October with an exciting Friday Meetup Session featuring Tiffany Smith, Founder of The League Consulting Group! 🚀 Tiffany is a powerhouse in nonprofit development, marketing, and revenue generation, with 18+ years of experience driving major initiatives for organizations like Girl Scouts, Planned Parenthood, and Urban League. 💼✨ Join us as she presents "Play to Win: Change the Game in Your Industry"—a session designed to equip leaders at all levels with strategies for personal and professional success. This interactive discussion will offer "Play to Win" techniques and insights to enhance leadership performance. Don’t miss it! 🗓️ Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom 📝 Register here: https://lu.ma/bti #LeadershipDevelopment #PlayToWin #Empowerment #CareerSuccess
Black Talent Initiative
Civic and Social Organizations
Equity in career access for Black Canadians through partnerships, mentorships, networking, and opportunities.
About us
Following the murder of George Floyd and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, Black Talent Initiative (BTI) was born out of shared compassion, lived experience, and the desire to reimagine workplaces that are diverse, equitable and inclusive. Today, we are a charitable, social impact organization for Black Talent seeking career empowerment and advancement. BTI offers community, connections, and collaborations in an effort to create an environment where Black Talent belong and thrive.
- Website
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https://blacktalentinitiative.network/
External link for Black Talent Initiative
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Internship Opportunities and Black Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
Toronto, CA
Employees at Black Talent Initiative
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Joanne de Visser
Activator with Coralus (formerly SheEO), Volunteer at The Black Talent Initiative, Business Navigator helping small businesses find their path.
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Ian Malcolm
Driving business outcomes through better #Sponsorship | Speaker | Lifetime Learner
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Mark Harrison
Entrepreneur. Volunteer. Speaker. Changemaker.
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Dylan Harris
Marketing Communications Coordinator @ Black Talent Initiative | Postgraduate in Marketing
Updates
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📢 Join us for a powerful #SpeakerSeries session honouring Truth & Reconciliation Day! This Friday, we are deeply honoured to welcome Anishinaabe Traditional Grandmother Kim Wheatley, a multi-award-winning speaker, author, artist, and ceremonial practitioner. Grandmother Kim is of Ojibway, Potawatomi, and Caribbean ancestry, a Turtle Clan member of Shawanaga First Nation, and carries the Spirit name "Head or Leader of the Fireflower." With over 30 years of experience, she has inspired audiences locally, nationally, and internationally, using her voice to advance reconciliation, respect the past, and shape the future. 🎤🌍 This special edition of our BTI Friday Meetups will pay tribute to Truth & Reconciliation Day, which takes place on September 30th. Let's come together to reflect, connect, and honour this important day in our shared history. 🗓️ Date: Friday September 27th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom 📝 Register here: https://lu.ma/bti Be part of this meaningful conversation. 🌿 #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousVoices #CommunityHealing #ReconciliationNow #IndigenousKnowledge
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🚀 Meet This Week’s Friday Meetup Guest Speaker: Khary Adams! 🌟 Khary Adams, Founder of C.O.D.E. Sports Academy will share the story behind C.O.D.E. Sports Academy, a solution born from the needs of local parents seeking US exposure for their children’s athletic futures, without the burden of costly prep schools. Join us for an engaging session, where he’ll share insights into the full-service program that seamlessly integrates academics with athletic development. Supported by a dedicated team of coaches, trainers, and academic advisors, C.O.D.E. is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for student-athletes. Here's what to expect from the session: 🏅 How C.O.D.E. balances top-tier academics with athletic training. 🏅 Learn more about the academy’s mantra, "Chasing Our Dreams Everyday (C.O.D.E.)" and its impact in helping athletes achieve athletic scholarships. 🗓️ Date: September 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom 📝 Register Now: https://lu.ma/bti Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how C.O.D.E. Sports Academy is redefining the path to athletic success and educational excellence. See you there! #SpeakerSeries #MeetTheSpeaker #CODESportsAcademy #StudentAthleteSuccess #AthleticDevelopment #AcademicsAndSports #CommunityChangemaker
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Join us tomorrow at our Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries for a powerful conversation! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Delaney Hines, MPH, MBA Hines, Lead of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Heart & Stroke Foundation, for an insightful session. 🚀 With a wealth of experience spanning 13 years in public health and EDI, Delaney is at the forefront of reshaping how we approach equity in heart and brain health. As Education Chair for the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario, he’s deeply committed to creating meaningful change for underserved communities. 💡 What to expect: 🔎 Learn about Delaney’s professional journey in #publichealth and #EDI 💥 Discover the key initiatives he leads in driving #healthequity 🤝 Explore impactful #strategies for engaging #equitydeservingcommunities 🗓️ Date: September 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired! 🙌 👉 Register here: https://lu.ma/bti
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🎉 Black Talent Initiative and our partner PEO Leadership are thrilled to announce that Delaney Hines, MPH, MBA Hines has been selected as this year's recipient of the 2024 Black Senior Leaders Scholarship 🏆 Delaney is renowned for his exceptional leadership in advancing health equity and currently leads the national implementation of Heart and Stroke’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan. With over 13 years of experience in public health research, digital health, and EDI, Delaney is a passionate advocate for improving cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and sickle cell anemia health outcomes. His impressive work includes collaborations with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and global health programs. Through this scholarship, Delaney will gain access to invaluable resources, including peer advisory groups, one-on-one coaching, leadership development events, and a powerful network of executives that will support his career advancement. Together with PEO Leadership, we are committed to empowering Black leaders like Delaney to excel and make a lasting impact in their organizations and communities. 🌟 Join us in congratulating Delaney on this incredible achievement! 🙌 Special thanks to Michelle Ummels, Kelly May, and Leon Goren for their invaluable contributions and support in bringing this incredible initiative to life for the second year! #BlackSeniorLeadersScholarship #BlackExcellence #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerAdvancement #DEI #ProfessionalGrowth #InclusiveLeadership #Empowerment #ShapingFutures #CommunityImpact
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We're ending the week on a high note! 🎉 Today, we are excited to have Colin McClean as our guest host for the Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries! Colin McClean is the Director of Training and Development at KeepMovingForward.ca, where he empowers learners to build the lives they envision. With over 25 years of experience in business, community building, counselling, and recruiting, he’s the author of "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To… My Career — 50 Practical Rules To Get The Job You Want!" 📚 Colin’s passion shines through in the courses and workshops he designs for at-risk youth, young adults, and newcomers. He’s launched Black-focused educational initiatives across North America 🌎 and serves as Vice President on the Board of Roots Community Services and Board Member at Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development. Don't miss the chance to hear from this incredible leader and be inspired to grow, overcome, and achieve! 🌟 🗓️ Date: September 6th, 2024 🕒 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom Register now: https://lu.ma/bti
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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Freda Uwa, National Executive Director of Independent Living Canada - Vie autonome Canada, to our Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries! 🙌🏽🌟 As the first Black National Executive Director of Independent Living Canada, Freda is a trailblazer in independent living, accessibility, and mental health. She leads 24 centres across the country and is dedicated to creating inclusive communities through her work with the IDEA Project and Race and Disability Canada. Join us as Freda dives into the importance of self-awareness and resilience in both personal and professional growth. She'll share her valuable insights on how to understand your strengths, overcome challenges, and bounce back from setbacks. 🚀 Don't miss this inspiring session—let's learn how to persevere and thrive together! 💪🏾 🗓️ Date: September 6th, 2024 🕒 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET 📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom Register now: https://lu.ma/bti #Leadership #Resilience #IndependentLiving #MentalHealth #Inclusion #Accessibility #IDEAProject #RaceAndDisability #Community
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2024 DISM Scholarship Recipients! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate and recognize Aïda Bangoura, Templeton Sawyer, and Jahmoyia Smith as this year’s recipients of the Diversity and Inclusion Service Management (DISM) Certification based on ISO 30415:2021 Scholarship! 🏅 These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication, passion, and commitment to driving meaningful change in the diversity, inclusion, and social impact spaces. Swipe to learn more about our recipients! A special thank you to our partner, Ventura Collective Ltd., for their support in making this scholarship possible. Together, we are empowering the next generation of leaders. Please join us in congratulating Aïda, Templeton, and Jahmoyia on this remarkable achievement as they embark on the start of the program this week🎓✨We can't wait to see all the incredible things they will achieve as they continue to lead and inspire! #DISMScholarship #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #BlackLeadersofTodayandTomorrow #SocialImpact
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🚀 September is here, and our Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries lineup is set to inspire and empower you all month long! Don’t miss out on the incredible speakers we have lined up: 🗓️ September 6th - Freda Uwa, National Executive Director, Independent Living Canada - Vie autonome Canada 🗓️ September 13th - Delaney Hines, MPH, MBA Hines, Lead, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Heart & Stroke 🗓️ September 20th - Speaker TBA 🗓️ September 27th - Grandmother Kim Wheatley, Anishinaabe Cultural Consultant & Motivational Public Speaker ✨ Secure your spot now and get ready to be inspired: https://lu.ma/bti #FridayMeetup #SpeakerSeries #BTICommunity #Information #Inspiration
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Confidence Coach | Keynote Speaker | Mindfulness Workshop Presenter | Personal Growth Enthusiast | Your New Best Friend
Speaking on a panel at Ignite was one of my favorite engagements this year. The entrepreneurship day kicked off the 3 days of programming, and I loved the connections I was able to create and the stories I got to share. When you need someone able to give thoughtful insight to the entrepreneurship journey, mindfulness, and personal responsibility, think of me. Click the link below and let’s talk. https://lnkd.in/d_97xFkU
🌟 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄 2024 🌟 From February 27-29, 2024, we experienced three transformative days that truly celebrated the brilliance of Black trailblazers across every field. 🌍✨ Whether it was the groundbreaking entrepreneurial journeys on Black Entrepreneurs Day, the inspiring voices driving change on Black Changemakers Day, or the powerful leadership showcased on Black Leaders Day, IGNITE was far more than just a conference—it was a powerful movement of innovation, empowerment, and community. 🎥 Relive the magic and be inspired by our community's incredible stories and achievements. 🔗 Read our IGNITE impact report here: https://lnkd.in/gwNzsbq7 🙏🏾 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors — Microsoft, The Globe and Mail, Scotiabank, RBC, Meridian Credit Union, MH3 Collective, National Football League (NFL), OLG, and MiQ for their unwavering support in making this event a reality. 👏🏾 Huge shoutout to the incredible BTI Team for bringing this vision to life —Hildah (Otieno) Juma, Lushwana Anderson-Stewart, Mark Harrison, Tatyana Gobourne, Dylan Harris, Aanchal Rawal, and Rachel Aarons! #IGNITE2024 #BlackExcellence #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Changemakers #Inspiration #blackcommunity