Learning Annex to Help Hamilton's Youth Build a Bright Future

HAMILTON, ON – Friday, May 27, 2016 –  In partnership with the Hamilton Public Library (HPL), Mohawk College and the Neighbourhood Action Strategy, the media and general public are invited to attend a celebration on Thursday, June 9, 2016 to launch three exciting initiatives aimed at helping Hamilton’s youth meet their full potential: The Circuit by Hamilton Public Library, the Learning Annex by the Neighbourhood Action Strategy and City School by Mohawk College.

To register for this free event, please visit www.hamilton.ca/learningannex

The Learning Annex

By connecting and collaborating with education, health care and employment providers, the Learning Annex supports youth in achieving their goals. The on-site youth navigator understands the challenges youth face and helps them prepare them for their future by creating pathways to community services and employment. The Learning Annex is a partnership initiative between the City of Hamilton and community partners, with funding from the Local Poverty Reduction Fund.

The Circuit 4.0 by Hamilton Public Library

The Circuit 4.0 is a collaborative and creative space located on Central Library’s 4th floor featuring a Makerspace, a Digital Media Lab, Recording Studio, performance space as well as individual and group meeting space. It is an adaptable space that can accommodate 400 people for special events or can be divided into smaller components for group meetings and individual study.

City School by Mohawk College at the Circuit

Launched in the fall of 2015, City School by Mohawk brings Hamilton’s college into the community. City School offers tuition-free courses and workshops and serves as a base camp for the journey to post-secondary education. Mohawk College is proud to launch its second City School at Hamilton Public Library with a special focus on youth and media to support the goals of the Learning Annex.

What

Celebration to launch the Learning Annex, The Circuit 4.0 by Hamilton Public Library and the 2nd location of CitySchool by Mohawk College.

Where

Hamilton Public Library 4th floor (Jackson Square) 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton

When

Thursday, June 9 at 4:30 to 6:30 pm

• 4 pm - Networking, marketplace and refreshments begin
• 4:30 pm - Welcome from Paul Takala, CEO, Chief Library, Hamilton Public Library
  • Remarks from:
    • Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton
    • Suzanne Brown, Director of Neighbourhood & Community Initiatives, City of Hamilton
    • Judy Travis, Executive Director of Workforce Planning
    • Jim Vanderveken, Dean Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Mary Ann Leach, Library Board Chair,  Hamilton Public Library
    • Ron McKerlie, President, Mohawk College
• 5 pm - A spoken word performance by the Learning Annex Youth Steering Committee
• 5:30 to 6:30 pm - Networking, marketplace and refreshments continue