We are preparing changemakers for a just and sustainable future. Our forward thinking, student centric approach provides opportunities to welcome prospective changemakers to learn more about us with a robust offering of reach ahead activities for high schools.
We have also developed new career-ready programs that provide our students with employability skills needed for jobs in any sector. Explore how we can work with your school or organization and let’s get connected!
High School Outreach
We are dedicated to inspiring environmental change and social justice in your school. To assist you in enhancing environmental education in your classrooms, we offer a series of dynamic programs that will engage your students beyond the textbook. Whether you need an activity for your Eco-Schools’ conference, Eco-Fair, or to support your classroom curriculum, our programs can assist you in creating a dynamic learning opportunity.
Virtual Lectures
Our virtual lectures by our professors will add something new to your curriculum.
Learn about environmental, geographic, and social justice topics, inspire future interests, and meet SHSM and EcoSchool requirements.
Workshop and Seminar Series
Looking to add a guest speaker to your classroom or eco-conference?
We have developed a series of seminars geared toward inspiring your students to consider post-secondary opportunities in environmental and urban change, learn more about careers in environment, sustainability, and justice, and discover our very own EcoCampus in Costa Rica.
Exhibitor at Your School Fair
Are you planning a virtual conference, an Eco-Fair or a career fair at your school?
Invite Environmental and Urban Change to run a table in your conference’s marketplace to highlight York University’s Environmental and Geography programs or career pathways.
Services for Employers
Hire an intern! Empower future changemakers while also inspiring your organization with the fresh perspectives and valuable insights of our students, who have the diverse skills necessary to meet the challenges of your evolving workplace.
In the Workplace
Be Career Ready! Earn credits while working for one of our amazing community partners.
We want to ensure our students are career ready. In preparation for graduation, we provide the opportunity for students to develop in-demand professional working skills and competencies with partner organizations through work placements.
Students earn credit by working with community organizations and demonstrating autonomy and professional capacity, while learning to link their concrete experience with course theory.
| Job Title | Organization | Type | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protecting sea turtle nesting activity in 7 locations | Archelon - Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece | Volunteer | June 4, 2023 |
| Taking care of rescued sea turtles and other operations of ARCHELON’s Sea Turtle Rescue Centre | Archelon - Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece | Volunteer | June 4, 2023 |
| Monitoring sea turtles in the foraging area of Amvrakikos bay | Archelon - Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece | Volunteer | June 4, 2023 |
| Organic Farm Workers - Summer | Frank’s Organic Farm | Summer | June 6, 2023 |
| Junior Environmental Officer | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Full time contract | June 8, 2023 |
| Conservation Research Assistant | Canadian Species Initiative | Summer | June 9, 2023 |
| Junior GHG Analyst (Summer) | Carbonzero | Summer | June 11, 2023 |
| Wildlife Keeper | Toronto Wildlife Centre | Summer | June 11, 2023 |
| Organic gardening/farming on a small farm | Walkems | Part time | June 11, 2023 |
| Project Coordinator (Festivals, Activations & Markets) | Evergreen | Full time permanent | June 11, 2023 |
| Sustainability Intern | Eco-Internships | Placement/Internship | June 11, 2023 |
| Wildlife Rescue Team Member | Toronto Wildlife Centre | Full time contract | June 11, 2023 |
| Program Assistant | Newmarket Cycles | Full time contract | June 16, 2023 |
| Conservation and Restoration Technician | Ontario Land Trust Technician | Full time contract | June 18, 2023 |
| GIS Technician | Ontario Land Trust Alliance Inc. | Full time contract | June 18, 2023 |
| Riparian Habitat Restoration Intern | Watersheds Canada | Placement/Internship | June 30, 2023 |
| Avian Field Assistant | Pelee Island Bird Observatory | Summer | July 4, 2023 |