Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region

The BEP is seeking a new Board Director to join our board of directors.

Responsibilities include:
● Identify opportunities for impact and shape organization’s future direction
● Set and review policies that govern the organization
● Ensure legal requirements and standards are met
● Monitor the organization’s financial health and identify new sources of revenue
● Build bridges with like-minded organizations
● Evaluate ourselves for continuous learning and improvement

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of young people in our community by serving on the BEP Board of Directors, we want to hear from you. Applications will be open until August 28, 2026.

Check LINK to apply
https://admin.volunteerwr.ca/report.php?ListType=Volunteer_PositionsFeatured&ID=22697&MenuItemID=68

The BEP is seeking a new Treasurer to join our board of directors.

Treasurer-specific activities:
● Aid in presentation of annual budget, audited financial statements and quarterly financial
reporting in board meetings
● Support staff in long term financial planning
● Reconcile monthly bank statements
● Meet with staff on a monthly basis to review and sign cheques for accounts payable

Qualities sought in our Treasurer:
● Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
● Knowledge of accounting in the context of a not-for-profit and registered charitable organization would be an asset

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of young people in our community by serving on the BEP Board of Directors, we want to hear from you. Applications will be open until August 28, 2026.

Please click the link to apply:
https://admin.volunteerwr.ca/report.php?ListType=Volunteer_PositionsFeatured&ID=21968&MenuItemID=68

We are proud to welcome Ryan Brooks to the Youth Creativity Fund Review Committee! 🎉

Each month, our committee reviews incredible ideas and awards microgrants of up to $1,000 to fuel youth-led innovation across our community.

With Ryan’s expertise, we are ready to support even more young changemakers.

We are counting down the days to the 2026 Explore Your Future career expo on November 10 at Tapestry Hall in Cambridge.

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsor, P&H Milling, for their continuing support.

We are getting ready for our 2026 Explore Your Future career expo on November 10. It takes a village, and we want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible sponsor, CLAC! Thanks to their support, we are bringing our best experience yet to Tapestry Hall in Cambridge.

The BEP is excited to welcome Nicole Fernandes as part of the Youth Creativity Fund Review Committee. The YCF Review Committee meets every month to select microgrant winners (up to $1000. per project).

Visit the YCF website to learn more:
https://youthcreativityfund.ca/

EXHIBITORS WANTED! Shape the future of our workforce at the Explore Your Future career expo.

The Business & Education Partnership of Waterloo Region is looking for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations to showcase their industries to our amazing students. Help them discover what is possible!

Why participate?
👉Meet motivated students eager to learn about your field.

👉Promote weekend, summer, or entry-level job openings.

👉Share your personal career journey and inspire the next generation.

👉Network with other local professionals.

Event Details:
November 10, 5-8pm
Tapestry Hall, Cambridge

Booth space is limited! Grab your spot today.

Early bird price: $300/booth (33% off) until Sept 30th.

Tap the link to register your booth!