Postponed until February 2019 – Please join us and RBC for an informative discussion on how to prepare youth for the future
As part of RBC’s Future Launch Initiative, RBC is presenting Humans Wanted: How Canadian youth cansurvive in the age of disruption at Sisler High School. Humans Wanted is designed for students and parents who want to learn how to prepare for the future job market where automation and artificial intelligence are replacing many current occupations. Keynote speaker Mark Beckles will guide you through today’s challenging work environment and will share thoughts on what the most valuable work skills are in today’s rapidly changing workforce.
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When: Thursday, November 8th @ 7:00 pm
Where: Sisler High School‘s Library, 1360 Redwood Ave, Winnipeg
Who may Participate?
Anyone interested in learning about #Futurelaunch and how to get career ready.
Format:
- welcome attendees and introduction of RBC
- Welcome from RBC
- Sisler student invite Mr. Mark Beckles
- Mr. Beckles will present Humans Wanted
- Q&A
- closing remarks
- Light refreshments and networking opportunity for students & group
About the RBC Humans Wanted Report
Learn more about Humans Wanted Report
About Speaker Mark Beckles
With over 25 years’ experience in financial services, Mark has held executive leadership roles in banking, insurance, risk management and the non-profit sector.
Currently, Mark is the Senior Director, Youth Strategy and Innovation and has national responsibility for executing RBC Future Launch, a $500MM investment to ensure that young Canadians are ready for the future of work. Prior to assuming this role Mark was Head, RBC Insurance Advice Centre, responsible for leading over 500 licensed insurance advisors who provide insurance advice and solutions to RBC Insurance clients across Canada. Mark has served as Regional Vice President, Retail Banking in the Greater Toronto Region at RBC. Mark is actively engaged in the community and has volunteered on many boards. He currently serves on the board of Harbourfront Centre, and is an Advisory Board member of the Canadian Multicultural LEAD Organization.
In 2011, Mark received the City of Toronto Bob Marley Award for his commitment to diversity and City Building. In 2012, he was recognized with the BBPA Distinguished Men of Honor Award. He was also recognized for his work in support of the Canadian Sickle Cell Network. In 2012 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his community volunteerism. In 2015, Mark received the 2015 Harry Jerome award for Professional Excellence.
Mark holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Bradford and has completed executive programs with Richard Ivey School of Business, and Rotman Business School. Mark is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds the (ICD.D) designation.
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