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Discover what’s new and upcoming with RBC Future Launch and learn how the program is making a difference for Canadian youth. Browse our recent articles to catch up on the latest.

Study finds employed youth consider practical work experience the most important factor for getting a job

The RBC Future Launch 2023 Youth Outlook Study reveals youth are feeling marginally more satisfied with their life and excited about their professional future than in 2022.

Scholarship recipients showcase drive, excellence and determination to include Indigenous peoples’ unique perspectives from the jump

Recipients of RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth are creating new narratives for generations to come.

Students gain skills and “a broader sense of what they can be” by tackling big issues with data analytics

High school students take on more advanced topics and challenges, as well as tackle socially relevant themes.

Black Canadians prove resilient but barriers to post-secondary education can still be a challenge

RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Black Youth helps recipients “cross the chasm"

WXN Top 100: RBC Future Launch Future Leaders Award

WXN and RBC Future Launch recognizes 5 young women for the Future Leaders Award as the Top 100 Canada’s most powerful women. Check out the 2022…

Two degrees, three years of international work experience but no job

Helping people like Animesh is fundamental to our collective future says Julia Blackburn, CEO of NPower Canada.

We need a mental health system that works for young people

Two youth centres show the way forward.

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October, 16, 2019

YouthfulCities welcomes 60 young leaders to Edmonton for first-ever Future of Urban Work Summit

The delegate-led summit is a first of its kind approach to engaging young people in the future of urban work.

ITAC collaborates with Agorize, Microsoft and RBC Future Launch to unveil new upskilling initiative to help prepare students with future-ready skills to thrive in age of disruption and artificial intelligence

New AI Pathways Initiative aims to provide Canadian students with the training and skills development required in today’s AI-fueled economy.

Edmonton ranked top city for youth to work: First-ever YouthfulCities Urban Work Index

Results show Canadian cities looking to attract young talent have work to do.