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Hey Mississauga High School Students: Win Prizes and Learn New Skills!

City services | March 12, 2021

Great news! MiWay is back again encouraging high school students to apply to be MiWay Student Ambassadors and help promote transit in their community. The application period for the 2021-22 program will be open from March 1 to April 30, 2021.

The MiWay Student Ambassador Program is annual program that began in 2010-11. It’s a fun and professional opportunity for students to represent and promote MiWay digitally, while earning volunteer hours. Students can apply as an individual or with a friend.

What does an ambassador do?

  • Promote MiWay and help educate peers about the benefits of taking public transit
  • Attend online meetings
  • Create and share social media content
  • Produce videos and radio-style advertisements

What’s in it for me? Prizes and perks

  • Students can earn points and win prizes for activities completed throughout the program
  • Ambassadors who earn the most points will earn prizes like e-gift cards, Apple® AirPods or free transit for an entire year
  • Ambassadors representing the top three schools will also be recognized at a Mississauga City Council meeting

All participating schools will receive pre-loaded PRESTO cards for students. For more information or to apply today, visit miway.ca/ambassador.

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