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Jade Pitchett’s career journey was not a simple one. They studied social work and got a bachelors and masters degree in the subject. After their masters, they were ready to be in the field, having education, and some work experience under their belt. But Pitchett couldn’t find a job to work directly with her community in Toronto after sending out resume after resume. 

This journalism is made possible by a partnership with RBC Future Launch. See our editorial ethics and standards here.

Jade Pitchett’s career journey was not a simple one. They studied social work and got a bachelors and masters degree in the subject. After their masters, they were ready to be in the field, having education, and some work experience under their belt. But Pitchett couldn’t find a job to work directly with her community in Toronto after sending out resume after resume. 

This journalism is made possible by a partnership with RBC Future Launch. See our editorial ethics and standards here.

Jade Pitchett’s career journey was not a simple one. They studied social work and got a bachelors and masters degree in the subject. After their masters, they were ready to be in the field, having education, and some work experience under their belt. But Pitchett couldn’t find a job to work directly with her community in Toronto after sending out resume after resume.