Thriteen A Social Enterprise
Youth Entrepreneurial Training Program and Social Enterprise of Parkdale Food Centre
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About Us
Thirteen A Social Enterprise (13:ASE) is an entrepreneurial program of the Parkdale Food Centre. We engage youth who are seeking employment and skills development opportunities in the operation of our social enterprise.
By engaging participants in all aspects of business decisions and development, in a collaborative and supported space, this program helps participants gain strong emotional and social skills as well as confidence in themselves and their future.
13:ASE also serves as an entry point into the labour market. It provides a supportive first work experience and the opportunity to build a social and professional network. The skills that participants and peer mentors develop through 13:ASE are directly related to improving access to work experience, obtaining experience, gaining community connections and language development.
Our Products
African Spice Mixes
The Social Market
We have opened our own retail shop!
All our products are sourced from the best social enterprises from around Canada.
Check us out to shop social!
Youth Resources
Thirteen A Social Enterprise is looking for a Content Creator will be responsible for creating content for the Thirteen A Social Enterprise and The Social Market social media accounts. The purpose of the con...
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There’s an interesting career fair coming up Jan. 26th related to Agriculture and Food industries – see below. You can sign up if interested! If anyone is interested in the ‘food security movement’ this coul...
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Hello Everyone! A friendly reminder that the Youth Futures 2022 program is currently accepting applications and will continue to do so until January 16th. Students between the ages of 16-21, who are interest...
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Libin Omar
Social Media Cordinator and Youth Mentor
Libin is a Social Media Coordinator and youth mentor with Thirteen A Social Enterprise. Libin first became involved with Parkdale Food Centre in 2016 as a participant of the Thirteen program and proceeded to get more and more involved. She has a keen interest in business and is currently enrolled in a food business management program at Algonquin College. Libin is one to watch for in the community.
Mohammed Moafak
Youth Engagement Coordinator /Program Coordintor
The Program Coordinator is responsible for delivering the majority of our training and for supporting the engagement of the youth team in our business activities
Meagan McVeigh
Program Manager
Meagan has been working with PFC since 2017 and is the Program Manager of Thirteen. She has helped developed the program training materials and supports the facilitation and coordination of program delivery.
Hana Yusuf
Youth Alumni Coordinator
Our Alumni Coordinator will be responsible for supporting our alumni as they move on from Thirteen. We aim to provide supports in job search, training opportunities and/or whatever goals the alumni may have. The Alumni coordinator also plans additional training and events through PFC.
