Flexible Upskilling Network (F.U.N.™) Program

The Flexible Upskilling Network (F.U.N.™) Program is a blended learning experience that combines valuable work experience with accelerated digital skills training. The objective of the F.U.N.™ program is to support youth facing employment barriers by helping them to develop practical skills for the modern workforce as well as key soft skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

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Why F.U.N.™

Skills, experience, and confidence — all in one.

Accelerated digital skills

Hands-on training in in-demand digital skills, AI tools, and practical workflows that prepare you for today’s evolving workplace.

Real work experience

A blended learning experience that pairs accelerated training with valuable, real-world work.

Key soft skills

Build communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills that matter in the modern workforce.

Support for youth

Designed to help youth facing employment barriers break into careers built for the future.

Our impact

Real outcomes for real people.

470+ participants successfully graduated
73% identified as visible minorities
17% identified as youth with a disability
18% identified as members of a Black community
42% identified as women

Hear from our participants.

Graduates
F.U.N.™ graduates build portfolio-ready projects, gain confidence, and develop the soft and digital skills they need to launch their careers.
Employers
Employers connect with pre-screened, pre-trained, motivated digital talent ready to bring fresh ideas and real value to their organizations.

VOICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Real People. Real Progress.

Hear directly from participants about the skills they've built, the connections they've made, and the opportunities they've unlocked through F.U.N.™

Thank you for creating a program that treats adult learners like professionals, values diverse backgrounds, and focuses on real-world application over theory.
Rebekah HoganRebekah HoganParticipant
In just three weeks, I was able to improve my resume, develop new skills, work with a new team, and help create a functioning prototype from an idea.
Mariavictoria Vivenes MunozMariavictoria Vivenes MunozParticipant
The F.U.N.™ program has given me a window of opportunity for employment and even allowed me to learn a new skill in Android mobile development.
Safwan, M HossainSafwan, M HossainParticipant
It’s not about replacing your thinking, but about using these tools to work smarter and explore ideas more deeply.
Kelly TrinhKelly TrinhParticipant · On learning to use AI
Since completing the program, my mindset has shifted from job seeker to value creator.
Diala AlkronzDiala AlkronzParticipant

We thank our partners.

Magnet
Funded in part by the Government of Canada
FPSC
FirstWork
Guelph Chamber of Commerce
TRIEC
Bedford Research
Diversity Institute

Ready to turn learning into opportunity?

Whether you're starting your career or building your team, the F.U.N.™ Program connects skills with real-world experience.

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