Central
Welcome to NABS Central.
We support those working in the Advertising and Media industries in the Central market.
We offer programs in the areas of
Short-term Financial Aid, Career Support, Wellness & Workshops.
Our charity is supported entirely through the generosity of our industry community.
If you are interested in donating, or could use some support yourself, please get in touch.
What's On
Online
Free Career Workshop: Freelancing for Career Transitions – Your Guide to Getting Started
This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for individuals navigating career transitions or facing unemployment. It will show you how to identify and package transferable skills into marketable services, practical steps to land your first clients and build your freelance presence Strategies to manage the business side of freelancing with confidence and how freelancing can be a stepping stone to long-term career growth.
Whether you’re exploring freelancing as a side hustle, a transition strategy, or a new way of working, this session will give you the tools and confidence to get started.
Facilitated by Sherry Azim
Toronto, ON
Digital Day Camp Leadership
This day brings together industry leaders and sets the direction for Canadian digital media, challenging assumptions and aligning on what needs to change with insights and discussion from top industry leaders. In lieu of Swag Bags, a meaningful donation to NABS-BEC is made, making Digital Day Camp one of our most impactful fundraisers.
Toronto, ON
Digital Day Camp Next
**NEW FOR 2026**
A second day that builds on the momentum created in day 1 by turning strategy into action, featuring practical problem-solving and real operator stories, mentorship and playbooks that attendees can bring back to their own teams. In lieu of Swag Bags for this event, a meaningful donation is made to NABS-BEC. Making Digital Day Camp one of our most impactful fundraisers
NABS CENTRAL COMMITTEE
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Trent Thompson
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Tim Hughes
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Stuart Thursby
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Michelle Strauss