Black Employment Resource Center
& Hub (BERCH)
Why BERCH Exists
Black Employment Resource Center & Hub (BERCH) was created to address the need for a safe space for African, Black and Caribbean (ABC) people to learn, grow, collaborate, develop their skills as well as advance their academic career and entrepreneurship goals.
As a systems change approach to addressing socio-economic challenges faced by the ABC people in Canada, we use a culturally-centred service delivery approach for our academic, career development and entrepreneurship programs .
"As descendants of a communal society, we thrive in numbers more than we could ever do as individuals! I believe that, with culturally-centred support, similar to what we have in our ancestral homes, all African, Black and Caribbean people can build thriving futures, and contribute immensely to Canadian society "- Eve Aboka - Founder ICC
BERCH'S
MISSION
Our mission is to inform, empower, mentor, sponsor, support and facilitate the successful integration of the African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) people into Canadian society.
BERCH'S
VISION
To connect the African, Black, and Caribbean (ABC) people to thriving lives through academic, career development and entrepreneurship programs
SAFE SPACE
At BERC we prioritize your safety.
BERCH'S
GOAL
To provide the needed education, mentorship, sponsorship, network, resources and varied supports necessary for building thriving lives in Canada
