The project in the media
The project has been featured in a variety of national and local media. Media articles about the project can be read by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
Global News- Montreal initiative aims to help Black youth find path to success
Flex to launch is a Montreal pilot project to help young Black men find their path while addressing the gaps often found in the education and career development of black youth… continue reading here
La Presse- Un programme de mentorat pour aider les jeunes hommes noirs à réussir
Financé par le gouvernement fédéral, le projet « Flex to Launch » vise à inculquer des compétences de base à de jeunes hommes noirs âgés de 18 à 28 ans... continue reading here
The Suburban- McGill researcher’s program aims to help marginalized young Black men to succeed
The Flex2Launch program hopes to tackle a phenomenon than can eventually contribute to marginalization, poverty, isolation, and mental health issues… continue reading here
Montreal Gazette- A Montreal pilot program will help young Black men 'flex to launch'
Flex to Launch is an education course for young Black men between the ages of 18 and 28 specializing in such life skills as how to write a CV and a professional email, how to deal with interviews and rejection… continue reading here
Montreal Community Contact- Flex To Launch’ offers a hand up
Young Black men are over-represented among disadvantaged groups… continue reading here
Montreal Gazette- Opinion: Addressing 'failure to launch' should be a societal priority
Affected young men are typically unemployed, living with their parents and out of the educational system — leaving them bereft... continue reading here
Psychology Today- Failure to Launch in Young Black Men
Innovative programs are needed to help young Black men launch into adulthood… continue reading here