Gorick Ng

Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges.

First generation students and graduates are successful careers just waiting to happen. The challenge? Not having the information, network, or social capital they need to capitalize on their potential. The solution? CareerSpring. Our Platform’s service model is straightforward, strategic, and successful.

We inform: Our Career Video Library enables first gen students to explore career options, develop well-informed aspirations, and learn fundamental tips for the college to career… Show more

First generation students and graduates are successful careers just waiting to happen. The challenge? Not having the information, network, or social capital they need to capitalize on their potential. The solution? CareerSpring. Our Platform’s service model is straightforward, strategic, and successful.

We inform: Our Career Video Library enables first gen students to explore career options, develop well-informed aspirations, and learn fundamental tips for the college to career transition.

We advise: Our Career Advisor Forum connects first gen students to real-world professionals for personalized career advice and the opportunity to develop social capital within a broader network.

We place: Our Job Placement services bridge employers searching for diverse talent with first generation graduates searching for high-quality employment. Show less

Established in 1998, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) is a charity that raises funds and provides food, medical care, emergency funds, and after school programs for children in need across 5 initiatives:

• Nutrition: With one in three children in Toronto living below the poverty line and nearly 68% of children from the most at-risk communities going to school hungry, the TFSS serves over 147,000 healthy meals every school day in over 600 nutrition programs
• Gift of… Show more

Established in 1998, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) is a charity that raises funds and provides food, medical care, emergency funds, and after school programs for children in need across 5 initiatives:

• Nutrition: With one in three children in Toronto living below the poverty line and nearly 68% of children from the most at-risk communities going to school hungry, the TFSS serves over 147,000 healthy meals every school day in over 600 nutrition programs
• Gift of Sight and Sound: The TFSS provides vision and hearing checks to over 25,000 children in over 100 school-based clinics
• Beyond 3:30: The TFSS provides free after-school homework support, heathy meals, sports, and other opportunities for over 1,000 students facing poverty issues in 12 schools
• Emergency Fund: The TFSS offers up to $500 in emergency funds to students in need of warm clothes, food, or other essential items
• Model Schools Paediatric Health Initiative: With 25% of inner-city children lacking health cards and many more lacking access to health facilities, the TFSS provides school medical clinics to over 11,000 students

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South by Southwest, abbreviated as SXSW and colloquially referred to as South By, is an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States.

The Kairos Society unites the next generation of entrepreneurs with today’s leading innovators to address high-impact market opportunities. We are committed to advancing the world through innovation in areas such as education, healthcare, and clean energy - we believe that these global challenges are entrepreneurs' greatest opportunities.

For 50 years, Youth Science Canada has been Canada's leading organization for the promotion of innovation and celebration of excellence in science, engineering and technology among our nation's youth. A national, registered charitable organization, Youth Science Canada is fired by the energy of over 8,000 volunteers – educators, scientists, engineers and parents across a network of over 100 regional organizations working to capture the imaginations of young Canadians and broaden their access to… Show more

For 50 years, Youth Science Canada has been Canada's leading organization for the promotion of innovation and celebration of excellence in science, engineering and technology among our nation's youth. A national, registered charitable organization, Youth Science Canada is fired by the energy of over 8,000 volunteers – educators, scientists, engineers and parents across a network of over 100 regional organizations working to capture the imaginations of young Canadians and broaden their access to science. Youth Science Canada is best known for its showcase event, the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF), which hosts the top 500 young scientists from across the country.

• Chair, Executive Director Evaluation Committee (2016-2017)
• Chair, Alumni Strategy Committee (2015-2016)
• Member, Education Committee (2014-2016)
• Chair, Governance Committee (2014-2016) Show less

Our mission is to globalize education, mobilize youth into action and foster an ecosystem that supports young global leaders from all walks of life. We are developing a sense of global citizenship among young leaders through grassroots connections, summits, and school curricula, in order to foster greater understanding and stability in the world. GCI defines “global citizens” as those who can speak multiple languages, understand and can navigate various cultures, and possess strong moral… Show more

Our mission is to globalize education, mobilize youth into action and foster an ecosystem that supports young global leaders from all walks of life. We are developing a sense of global citizenship among young leaders through grassroots connections, summits, and school curricula, in order to foster greater understanding and stability in the world. GCI defines “global citizens” as those who can speak multiple languages, understand and can navigate various cultures, and possess strong moral character. Show less

Catapult, a program of Ashoka & Ashoka’s Youth Venture, provides select high school students with a comprehensive business curriculum, mentorships with corporate leaders and graduate students from top universities, and access to thought-leaders in the technology, venture capital, and social entrepreneurship industries. In its inaugural year, Catapult joined 33 youth from 19 states and 4 countries to develop and scale 8 enterprises that have raised over $100K to date.

Since 2005, MaRS has been driving economic and social prosperity by harnessing the full potential of innovation by building on a rich legacy to create one of world’s largest innovation hubs, a 1.5-million-square-foot complex located in the heart of Canada’s largest research cluster in downtown Toronto.

MaRS works with an extensive network of private and public sector partners to help entrepreneurs launch and grow the innovative companies that are building our future — startup ventures… Show more

Since 2005, MaRS has been driving economic and social prosperity by harnessing the full potential of innovation by building on a rich legacy to create one of world’s largest innovation hubs, a 1.5-million-square-foot complex located in the heart of Canada’s largest research cluster in downtown Toronto.

MaRS works with an extensive network of private and public sector partners to help entrepreneurs launch and grow the innovative companies that are building our future — startup ventures with broad economic and societal impact by:

• Equipping innovators and organizations alike with the entrepreneurship skills required to compete in the 21st century, using methodologies that transcend traditional learning.
• Helping startup ventures grow and scale to the point at which they have the greatest economic and societal impact.
• Working with partners to make our work & learning, health and energy systems more receptive to innovative new ideas, products and companies. Show less

The Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE) develops educational programs and services, and facilitates connections and interaction between employers who seek to hire college students & alumni, the career services personnel who serve those students, and the associate members who serve the profession.

MassChallenge is the global network for innovators who are working to solve massive challenges.