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# Opportunity-Spurring Delivery Services
TurnAround Couriers Hires At-Risk Youth in Toronto

By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-07-09 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turnaround-couriers
References: [secouncil](http://www.secouncil.ca/en/marketplace/turnaround-couriers) & [turnaroundcouriers](http://www.turnaroundcouriers.com/)

TurnAround Couriers is a for-profit courier business with a strong social mission operating in downtown Toronto. Founded in 2002, the competitive business employs [at-risk youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-links-foundation), thereby providing Toronto businesses with an opportunity to support an innovative social business contributing positive change.

With over 500 clients in the busy Canadian city including the [Royal Bank of Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matawa-training-and-wellness-centre), TurnAround Couriers is a service that is investing back into the community without asking consumers to pay extra or go out of their way. TurnAround cultivates confidence, experience and financial means for work-ready young people the chance to succeed.

Offering both delivery and back office positions, TurnAround provides exceptional service at competitive prices with a worthwhile cause.

**Contact Information**
TurnAround Couriers [website](http://www.turnaroundcouriers.com/)
TurnAround Couriers on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/TurnAroundCouriers)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.4/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Youth Empowerment:** At-risk youth employment opportunities is a trend that can be translated to other industries providing opportunities for learning and self-esteem building.
- **Socially Responsible Business:** Social mission-oriented businesses using profits to invest back into the community can disrupt the traditional business model and lead to greater consumer loyalty.
- **Competitive Pricing:** Providing quality service at competitive prices can disrupt the industry by setting a new standard for efficiency and affordability.

### Where This Applies

- **Courier and Delivery Services:** Employing at-risk youth in courier and delivery services can create a competitive advantage that differentiates businesses from traditional courier services while also contributing positive change to the community.
- **Education and Training:** Employing at-risk youth in education and training industries, such as tutoring, can provide opportunities for learning and skill-building while empowering youth to succeed.
- **Retail and E-commerce:** Incorporating a social mission-oriented business model into retail and e-commerce industries can differentiate businesses while also contributing to positive change in the community.

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