Event: Aspire Career Summit
Date: Wednesday February 11, 2026
Location: Roy Thomson Hall | 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5 
Time: 9am – 3:30 pm  
Cost: Free!

If you have not registered for the event, you can still attend and register in person on the day of the event!

About the Event 

The Aspire Career Summit 2026, hosted by First Work, is a free event bringing jobseekers and employers together to discover new career opportunities. Explore sectors across Ontario’s labour market, gain practical tools, and connect with industry leaders.

Purpose 

1. Increase knowledge of careers in a variety of sectors 
2. Connect job seekers to employment opportunities  

Job seekers will engage with employers and community resources via exhibitor booths to network and explore career possibilities.

This event is open to everyone but geared to youth ages 15-29 years old.

If you have any questions please contact us at programs@firstwork.org

*Please only register if you are living in Ontario, Canada.

About First Work

First Work is a leading membership organization bringing together providers of youth programming and employment services, business leadership, academia, and government to develop and advance solutions for youth employment. Our direct engagement with youth ensures our services are relevant, culturally appropriate, and timely. Our membership community shapes our work and positions us as the bridge between the gap between young people and employment opportunities. Our continued advocacy at all levels of government supports progressive policy development for the benefit of all youth.