Feed the Minds of Youth

Each year on the first Wednesday in November, employees across Canada will introduce their grade nine children to their places of work during The Students Commission of Canada’s annual Take Our Kids to Work Day.

This event provides grade nine students the opportunity to be explore the career of a parent or guardian as well as learn about what different industries and companies have to offer. To complement this event, the Insurance Institute hosts Feed the Minds of Youth events across Canada. In 2024, Feed the Minds of Youth will take place on Wednesday, November 6th and we will host in-person events in Toronto, Hamilton and Calgary.

FTMOY 2024 promises to be an engaging and interactive way to showcase how insurance works, the vital role it plays in the world around us, and the multitude of rewarding career paths in our industry ecosystem.

A virtual option for those who can’t make it to the Institute offices:
Take Our Kids to Work Day and Feed the Minds of Youth will take place on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024. We are planning a ‘live’ virtual agenda that will run throughout the afternoon to accommodate multiple time zones and participant schedules. This will be rounded out with on-demand programming options so that students (along with input from their parents/guardians, schools, and your organization) can choose what they would like to take part in.

Here are the highlights of what is in-store:

• Interactive Panel featuring Specialty Lines (including Sports & Entertainment), STEM careers/implications in our industry, and emerging risks

• Trivia Challenges and Career Connections Website Scavenger Hunt

• 'Ask Me Anything' career chats with industry professionals

• 'Spot The Risk' Game of Scenarios with Risk Managers, Loss Control Specialists, and Underwriters

• Prizes, a spirit of fun, and a few surprises for a few participants throughout the day

To learn more or to register your Grade nine student(s) today, please e-mail us at cconnections@insuranceinstitute.ca.