Lack of education and the likelihood of a life in poverty are directly linked. People with higher levels of education are more likely to have better jobs, live in safer home and report better physical and mental health. Things which are good for the whole community. In this episode, we dive into the benefits of post-secondary education and some of the challenges associated with entering and having success there. This episode, we were joined by Amanda Harry of BCGBIGS, Michaela Mann from the University of Alberta U School, and Elaine Tran from the Students’ Association of MacEwan University to discuss the issues they face and to highlight the great work their organizations are doing in our community. 

Support: United Way of the Alberta Capital Region 

Support: Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters 

Support: University of Alberta U School 

Learn: Students’ Association of MacEwan University   

Learn: United Way – All in For Youth Program 

Learn: High School to Post Secondary Transition Rates   

Connect: United Way of the Alberta Capital Region  

The GenNEXT podcast team is Alex Bedard, Renée Chan, Andrew Mason, David Odumade, Stephen Ryan, and Feven Worede. GenNEXT is a volunteer committee of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region. If you’d like to learn more or find out how you can be a part of the plan to end poverty, visit MyUnitedWay.ca.