Industry Info Session: SIYS Entrepreneurship program

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Join us on June 18th  where Musap (Moose) Abdel will be sharing about the Struggle Is Your Success 
(SIYS) entrepreneurship program

<h2>MentorAbility Industry Information Session</h2><h3>Struggle Is Your Success (S.I.Y.S) with Musap “Moose” Abdel</h3> Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM MT Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided upon registration) Join us for an engaging and inspiring MentorAbility Industry Information Session featuring Struggle Is Your Success (S.I.Y.S) and QA Enterprises—two innovative organizations committed to empowering and uplifting marginalized communities.Struggle Is Your Success (S.I.Y.S), led by visionary founder Musap “Moose” Abdel, is a dynamic, Black-led nonprofit transforming the lives of BIPOC youth in Alberta through mentorship, leadership programs, and workshops that foster entrepreneurship, confidence, and resilience.QA Enterprises is a leader in [briefly describe QA Enterprises’ focus based on the website, e.g., workforce development, diversity and inclusion consulting, or mentorship initiatives—please let me know if you want me to create a specific phrase based on their site]. Together, these organizations are working to build stronger futures by providing inclusive, culturally relevant mentorship and support.In this session, you'll learn:<ul><li>How S.I.Y.S equips youth ages 14–25 with entrepreneurial and leadership skills</li><li>The importance of trauma-informed, culturally relevant mentorship</li><li>How Moose integrates innovation, tech, and community-building</li><li>The mission and impact of QA Enterprises in fostering diversity, inclusion, and empowerment</li><li>Ways to engage with or support both organizations</li></ul> About the Speakers: Musap “Moose” Abdel is a tech entrepreneur, community leader, and the Founder &amp; CEO of Struggle Is Your Success. With expertise in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and certification in Innovation and Design Thinking from Harvard, Moose leads with empathy, creativity, and vision. His approach blends mentorship with forward-thinking leadership to inspire lasting community change.QA Enterprises brings extensive experience in [insert specific relevant expertise or mission statement], driving meaningful change through community engagement and strategic mentorship programs. This session is ideal for service providers, potential community partners, and anyone interested in learning how inclusive mentorship can build stronger futures for marginalized youth and communities.<h3> </h3>This event is offered to all MentorAbility participants – so if you are a job seeker who experiences disability-related barriers to employment or a supportive employment service provider who wants to learn more about the industry, this event is for you! If we can offer any accommodations during the event to make your participation easier or answer any questions you have about the event ahead of time, please contact susannah@gatewayassociation.ca after you register to discuss. This event will be recorded.

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