“How this event works”

Each organization will host a table with a Table Captain that shares information about themselves, their organization and available opportunities to attendees.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with organizations throughout the event.

A Keynote Speaker will be featured, and the event will include raffle draws and refreshments.

Check out the Event Schedule for the itinerary.

More details can be found under Frequently Asked Questions.

 

Hosted by UNA-Vancouver (United Nations Association of Canada), Think Global Link Local (TGLL) is an annual networking event that connects undergraduates and recent graduates with local Non-Governmental, Non-Profit, Civil Society, and Public Service Organizations and Institutions from the Greater Vancouver Area.

UNA-Vancouver would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/ Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Date: Thursday, March 7th, 2019
Time: 8:00am – 10:30am
Location: Holiday Inn, 711 West Broadway, Vancouver

This event has a maximum of 150 seats.

Tickets can be bought here

The Think Global Link Local event is hosted by the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association Canada in collaboration with the NGO & Nonprofit Studies Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) is a national charitable organization established in 1946. Our mandate is to engage the Canadian public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues which affect us all. We accomplish our goals through a dynamic staff team at the National Office and a network of volunteer-driven regional branches.

UNA-Vancouver focuses on public engagement in Metro Vancouver, raising awareness on topics such as peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. Each year, UNA-Vancouver recognizes outstanding local people who are making a contribution in the field of international service and understanding through a variety of local awards.

Learn more about us and our team

Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), has four campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. KPU offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale.

The Certificate in NGO and Nonprofit Studies at KPU prepares students for voluntary and entry-level work at NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations). The Certificate in NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) and Nonprofit Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is unique to this region, and is distinct from other nonprofit management programs.

Learn more about KPU and the program

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