The Norm - July 14, 2026 - Meet the Teen Behind Jobbli: Serge Boghassian

On The Norm with Norm Murray, Norm sits down with 16-year-old Mississauga student Serge Boghassian, a self-taught programmer who turned an idea into a community resource by creating Jobbli, a free platform that connects local teens with independently owned Mississauga businesses offering part-time employment opportunities.Serge shares how he taught himself to code, the inspiration behind building Jobbli, and the challenges of launching a platform designed to help young people aged 14 to 17 gain valuable work experience while supporting local businesses.The conversation explores the importance of youth employment, entrepreneurship, and technology, as well as the role local businesses play in creating opportunities for the next generation.An inspiring discussion about innovation, community, and how one determined teenager is making it easier for young people to take their first step into the workforce.Learn more about Jobbli at jobbli.org.