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Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
ABOUT US
MRVCBA is a non-profit organization situated in the Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan area. We encourage communication between Chinese businesses, industry professionals, and political bodies. We recognize the importance of youth in our community to develop skills that will help them become successful in the workplace or in entrepreneurial endeavors. The MRVCBA Youth Chapter is an opportunity for young people in our community to meet and develop relationships with community leaders and business people, while gaining skills they will need in the future.
The MRVCBA Youth Chapter has arranged placements with local businesses and organizations for our Youth Members to perform volunteer work, summer internships and potential paid employment. We also provide seminars on various topics including workplace eitquette, professionalism and resume writing.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN?
The MRVCBA Youth Chapter welcomes all young people, students, employees or entreprenuers under the age of 35.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Joining is easy. Just print the application from our website, or pick one up at our Head Office, fill it out, attach your resume and membership payment, and drop off or mail the application, resume and payment to our Head Office. If you are mailing your application, please DO NOT send cash. Use a cheque or money order.
WHY DO I HAVE TO SUBMIT A RESUME
You do not have to submit a resume, but it would help us to better place you in volunteer or internship positions. Also, employers often ask us for references regarding potential volunteers/employees.
WHAT IS THE COST TO JOIN?
The cost to join is $25.
I AM A MRVCBA YOUTH CHAPTER MEMBER, BUT NEXT YEAR I WILL BE TURNING 35 YEARS OLD. CAN I CONTINUE BEING A MRVCBA YOUTH MEMBER?
No, you cannot remain a part of the MRVCBA Youth Chapter, but we encourage you to transition into our general MRVCBA membership.
As a bonus, if you are a MRVCBA Youth Chapter member who is about to cross the age limit, we will reduce the adult MRVCBA membership fee from $100 to $75.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
As everyone knows, it is difficult to find work when you don’t have experience, references or connections. We are here to help you gain all three. In the volunteer and internship positions we arrange for our Youth Members, you will gain real work experience and skills that you can use to help find future employment. Because our Youth Members will be developing relationships with our adult MRVCBA Members and Directors, we will be able to provide work rferences for our active Youth Members. By networking at an early age with employers and community leaders, you are more likely to meet people who may be hiring or who can provide mentorship and advice.
In addition, our MRVCBA Youth Chapter Members will have access to exclusive discounts from local stores and businesses.
I WANT TO TAKE A MORE ACTIVE PART IN THE MRVCBA YOUTH CHAPTER. WHAT CAN I DO?
If you are interested in having a greater participation with the MRVCBA Youth Chapter, inquire with our administration regarding becoming a Youth Chapter Associate Director.