Venture For Canada
Jennie Wedd serves as the Manager of the Marketing & Partnerships Team at Venture for Canada since June 2021, leading a team in managing national marketing initiatives and partnerships within the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem. Previous roles include various leadership positions at the Bureau for Rights-Based Development, focusing on strategic relations, marketing, and digital transformation aimed at promoting human rights in Afghanistan. Jennie's experience spans communications roles at organizations like UBC's Office of Regional International Community Engagement and Scholars at Risk, where project reports and community engagement were essential. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Commerce from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Additional studies include a French Language Certificate from Université Laval.
Venture For Canada
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Venture for Canada is a national charity that fosters entrepreneurial skills and mindset in young Canadians. To be entrepreneurial is to act upon opportunities to create value for others. We recruit, train, and support young people to work for innovative Canadian small businesses and startups. Through our programs, participants develop the network, knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to have more impactful careers. The resourcefulness of Canadians is essential to overcoming our country’s greatest challenges. Venture for Canada is a catalyst of systemic social change by equipping young Canadians to build a more prosperous and inclusive society. Our mission is to foster the entrepreneurial mindset and skills of young Canadians. Our vision is a Canada where young people can equitably realize their entrepreneurial potential to build the most prosperous place in the world.