In this webinar event, participants will get the chance to listen to and explore the various ways to conduct community engagement.
What are 1UP Connect Webinars?
1UP Connect Webinars are a curated series of free, monthly Zoom workshops covering a variety of topics relating to urban planning, landscape design, and architecture. These webinars give high school students an opportunity to engage with industry experts and like-minded peers while gaining a deeper understanding of city-building.
What's happening at this webinar?
• An introduction to the world of city building and urban planning
• Fun and interactive activity
• Time for Q&A
• Trivia Game - Winner receives a $10 e-gift card of their choice (Amazon, Visa, or McDonald's)
• Prizes Announcement - Follow @1uptoronto on Instagram and enter their Tag a Friend Giveaway for a chance to win a $10 e-gift card of your choice (Spotify, Tim Hortons, or Indigo)!
• Receive 1 volunteer hour for participating
What do I need to know or bring?
Just an open mind to learn! No experience is required. Sign up on your own or with a friend (please have them register here too).
About the speaker:
Alex Smiciklas is a Senior Project Manager at Bousfields Inc. on the Community Engagement team. Originally from Vancouver B.C, he moved to Toronto to shift his career path and learn in a bigger urban playground. Prior to joining Bousfields, Alex worked at Third Party Public as an Engagement Specialist while completing his Master of Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University. Alex is experienced in facilitation and written communications, and implements stakeholder engagement plans for development applications across the GTA. He is skilled in both virtual and in-person engagement tools, and has a focus on tenant consultation and communication strategies for infill and rental replacement projects.