Stantec believes strong communities are built when young people have the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to thrive. The firm’s partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America helps advance the non-profit organization’s mission to energize youth through the life-changing power of mentorship.
Through financial support and employee-led initiatives, Stantec is investing in relationships that help young people build confidence, imagine new possibilities, and pursue brighter futures. Every mentoring connection has the potential to inspire ambition, open doors, and create lasting positive change, not just for a child, but for families, communities, and future generations.
Expanding impact nationwide
The partnership is already making an impact across the US. It began in San Diego, California, where Stantec supported college and career readiness programs and welcomed high school mentees for hands-on STEM experiences during Stantec in the Community Week. Today, that momentum continues to grow, with new collaborations taking shape in Nashville, Tennessee, and Madison, Wisconsin. These efforts will create opportunities for employee volunteerism, mentoring, school supply drives, career fairs, STEM activities, and other programs designed to help young people explore their interests and realize their potential.
“Every young person deserves someone who believes in them,” said Gord Johnston, president and CEO of Stantec. “By partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, we’re investing in possibility. Together, we’re helping create connections that inspire confidence, unlock potential, and strengthen communities for years to come.”
Supporting the legacy of youth mentorship
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the nation’s largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization. Through its evidence-based mentoring model, the organization creates meaningful one-to-one relationships that help young people succeed in school, build confidence, develop healthier relationships, and make positive life choices. Its impact reaches more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states, creating opportunities for young people to achieve their full potential.
Through this partnership, Stantec employees are helping shape a future where every young person has the support, encouragement, and opportunity to thrive―proving that one caring relationship can change a life.
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