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From Student Attendee to Representative - Thadseja at UT LAUNCH

For Thadseja, UT LAUNCH was a meaningful full-circle experience. As a Marketing Coordinator and Teaching Assistant at U+, she had the opportunity to represent the organization at the same event she once attended as a UTSC student. A year earlier, Thadseja remembered walking into UT LAUNCH feeling intimidated by the employers and students around her. One of the tables she visited was U+, where she met the people she would later work with. Reflecting on the experience, she shar

Jun 42 min read

Volunteer Spotlight: Avonansh Kaur

Avonansh Kaur, a Website Development volunteer from Brampton, has been using their time with U+ to build technical, creative, and teamwork skills. Avonansh studied at Humber Polytechnic and is interested in making digital experiences more accessible and user-friendly. Reflecting on their experience, Avonansh shared, “I love volunteering at U+! Working here has been a rewarding and ongoing experience.” Through website development, they have contributed to meaningful projects w

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May 81 min read

Volunteer Spotlight: Ogechukwu Ibelo

Ogechukwu Ibelo, a Brand Ambassador from Calgary, is beginning her volunteer journey with U+ with a strong focus on learning, growth, and community impact. She is currently studying at Saint Mary’s High School. Reflecting on her experience, Ogechukwu shared, “Volunteering with U+ has been a truly rewarding and enriching experience.” She appreciated the supportive training process and the opportunity to strengthen both her digital and leadership skills. Through the mandatory t