Career Trek Inc.

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About Career Trek Inc.

Overview

Career Trek Inc. empowers young people aged 10–24 to stay in school, pursue post‑secondary pathways, and build meaningful careers. Through hands‑on career exploration, mentorship, and skills‑based workshops, we remove barriers to education, employment, and lifelong learning—helping youth break cycles of poverty and realize their potential. Our community‑driven programs, including M‑Power, Adult Career Trek, Wonder of Work, and more, create clear pathways from curiosity to career and a stronger future for Manitoba.

Mission

Career Trek works collaboratively to remove barriers to education, employment, and life-long learning opportunities through hands-on career exploration, mentorship, and workshops.

Vision

Inspiring life-long learning today, for a just and equitable tomorrow.

Values

Youth Potential & Belonging
We believe every young person has strengths, talent, and purpose. We create inclusive, non‑judgmental spaces where youth feel safe to explore, learn, and imagine futures that align with who they are and where they come from.

Indigenous Respect & Reconciliation
We honour Indigenous peoples, cultures, and ways of knowing. Our work is guided by respect, relationship‑building, and a commitment to reconciliation, supporting Indigenous youth to thrive while learning alongside communities and leaders across Manitoba.

Community‑Driven Leadership
Lasting impact starts locally. We work in partnership with communities, families, educators, and Elders to ensure programming reflects local strengths, priorities, and opportunities—especially in underserved and rural areas.

Equity & Access
Education and career pathways should be accessible to all, and so we offer programs a very low-cost/no cost to participants. We actively work to remove systemic barriers and ensure young people, regardless of background. have opportunities to build skills, confidence, and choice.

Learning for Life
We value curiosity, experiential learning, and real‑world experience. By connecting education to careers, we empower youth to make informed decisions that benefit their futures and strengthen Manitoba’s workforce.

Stewardship & Accountability
We are committed to responsible use of resources, measurable outcomes, and transparency. Donor support is stewarded with care to create sustainable, long‑term impact for youth and communities.

Unique Value Proposition

Career Trek is one of the few Canadian charities that supports equity-deserving youth ages 10–24 through a continuous, multi‑year pathway from early career awareness to post‑secondary readiness and leadership. Delivered on college and university campuses, our programs make education tangible long before critical decisions are made. By integrating mentorship, industry guidance, and an alumni‑to‑leader model, Career Trek creates lasting impact that extends beyond participation to community‑grown leadership.

Financial Overview

$1,724,647
Revenue (2025)
$1,696,240
Expenses (2025)
$2,506,203
Total Assets
$752,563
Liabilities
Year Revenue Expenses Program Costs Admin Costs Fundraising
2025 $1,724,647.00 $1,696,240.00 $1,376,718.00 $319,522.00 $0.00
2024 $1,703,068.00 $1,819,701.00 $1,433,019.00 $386,682.00 $0.00
2023 $1,245,354.00 $1,458,382.00 $1,152,313.00 $306,069.00 $0.00
2022 $1,557,107.00 $1,376,059.00 $1,035,929.00 $340,130.00 $0.00
2021 $1,916,476.00 $1,460,757.00 $1,273,114.00 $181,725.00 $0.00
2020 $1,934,383.00 $1,695,150.00 $588,245.00 $1,106,904.00 $0.00
Financial data sourced from Canada Revenue Agency
Year-over-Year Spending Breakdown
Revenue, Expenses, and Assets (Year-over-Year)
CRA Revenue Sources by Year (Custom Breakdown)
Assets and Liabilities by Year

Leadership Team

Kerry Swanson

CEO Career Trek

Sangeetha Nair

Director, Finance and Operations

Oyíndàmọ́lá Aláká

Director of Programs

Susan Russell-Csanyi

Fund Development Manager

Dawna Atamanchuk

Board Chair

Kyle Fisher

Treasurer

Ibiwangi Atabor

Secretary

Colin Russell

Board Member

Jennifer Moose

Board Member

Michelle Cattani

Board Member

Chimdinma Chijioke

Board Member

Jody-Kay Thompson

Board Member

Rhae Redekop

Board Member

Key Information
  • Tax ID 868350547RR0001
  • Country Canada 🇨🇦
  • Founded 1996
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Impact Areas
Youth Support and Care Adult and Vocational Education Job Training and Employment
Contact Information
Mailing Address

5th floor - 35 King St
Winnipeg, MB R3B1H4

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