There are tremendous opportunities for young people in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and Make Your Future and the Community-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) want them to know it. 

On December 18^th, members of the CPLC, Make Your Future (MYF) and 31 Division police launched the first-ever “CAF Recruitment Display” in the lobby of Durante’s No Frills in Yorkgate Mall. 

“This pilot display is a fantastic first step toward highlighting the CAF in the Jane Finch Community and the opportunities available to young people,” says Mark Tenaglia, CPLC Chair. 

“In addition to the traditional career path of joining Canada’s Armed Forces after high school or after university, we want young people to know there are opportunities for them to join the CAF while they are still in high school, and earn high school credits AND money while they are training.” 

Tenaglia points out that the 4^th Canadian Division, one of the five major formations that report to Army headquarters in Ottawa, is located at Denison Armoury at Downsview Airport at Keele and Sheppard, a TTC ride  away. 

Space for the pilot exhibit has been generously donated by Durante’s No Frills, in its very busy lobby area. The exhibit was launched with signage; literature and brochures detailing CAF programs available; business cards for the local CAF recruitment officer; and CAF give-aways including golf shirts, string bags, winter hats and gloves and sunglasses. 

“The exhibit generated immediate interest from young people in the lobby,” Tenaglia points out. “Christmas and COVID-19 make it a challenge to launch a sustained effort, but we are very pleased with the pilot exhibit and look forward to developing an expanded and interactive effort in early 2021.” 

Students and residents interested in more information should contact the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre

Phone: 416-635-4490

Email: info.toronto@forces.gc.ca

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