Focused skill development through industry-recognized training in tailored specifically for neurodivergent individuals. We understand that traditional learning environments may not always meet your needs – that's why we've created something different.
SKILLS TRAINING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Designed for neurodivergent adults who learn differently and need a program that adapts both the curriculum and the way it’s taught. We’ve modified our approach to be structured yet flexible, ensuring every participant gets the right support, hands-on learning, and real-world skills to succeed.
Personalized Support
Face-to-face interaction and support in small class sizes, ensuring individualized attention.
Adaptive Teaching
Whether it’s quizzes, group activities, one-on-one support, or role playing, we’ll make any reasonable accommodation for success.
Proven Results
We specialize in adaptive learning strategies and have an 87.5% success rate in certifying STEP students.
Springboard To Further Education
Support your college application or simply further your own education.
Exam Accommodations
Have someone by your side, take breaks, break down a course across weeks, not a single evening.
Dispel Myths
Show the world what you can actually do, and be an equal member of the workforce and your community.
Technology Stream
Master in-demand skills in Python, ChatGPT, Power BI, and more through interactive courses, real-world projects, and industry-recognized certifications.
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Master the Fundamentals of AI and Unlock the Power of Generative AI
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gain a solid foundation in this rapidly evolving field. In this Track, you'll explore the core concepts of AI, including what it is and how to leverage it effectively. You'll interact with real AI applications, and use tools like ChatGPT to master AI collaboration and prompting.
Demystify AI and Its Building Blocks
Through a series of engaging courses, you'll:
Understand the key principles and terminology of AI
Explore the fundamentals of machine learning and its various techniques
Dive into the intricacies of deep learning and neural networks
Grasp the essentials of NLP and its role in AI development
Uncover the Power of Generative AI and Large Language Models
Explore the transformative impact of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, unraveling how these groundbreaking technologies are reshaping industries and human-machine interactions. Gain practical insights into the inner workings and capabilities of ChatGPT, along with best practices for crafting effective prompts to maximize results. You'll also examine real-world business applications of generative AI and stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in LLMs, ensuring you understand their evolving role in modern technology.
Navigate the AI Landscape with Confidence
As you progress through the Track, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of the AI ecosystem. From ethical considerations to the societal impact of AI, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate this dynamic field responsibly. By the end of the Track, you'll be equipped to:
Identify opportunities for AI implementation in your domain
Collaborate effectively with AI practitioners and stakeholders
Make informed decisions regarding AI adoption and deployment
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in AI
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A Workspace End User possesses the digital skills to work collaboratively and productively in a professional environment. A Workspace End User possesses the digital skills to work collaboratively and productively in a professional environment. This no cost learning path guides you through a curated collection of on-demand courses that provide you with real-world, hands-on experience Google Workspace to secure, share, and collaborate, and to customize your workflows to meet your work style. Once you complete the path, check out our catalogue for labs and courses to keep going on your professional journey.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Gmail : Learn how to compose, send, and reply to messages using Google’s cloud-based email service. Access your messages from any device with just a web browser.
Google Calendar : Schedule meetings and events and create tasks to manage your schedule. Share your calendar with others and view team availability at a glance.
Google Drive : Store all your files in the cloud and access them from any device without needing special software. View different file formats directly in Drive.
Google Docs : Create and edit documents directly in your browser with automatic cloud storage. Collaborate with multiple people simultaneously on the same document.
Google Sheets : Create and edit spreadsheets directly in your browser. Work with others in real-time without needing to install additional software.
Google Slides : Build professional presentations for sales, projects, training, and more. Create and present directly from the cloud with automatic backups.
Google Meet : Create and manage video conference meetings. Learn how to open Meet, add participants, and participate in virtual meetings from any device.
Google Chat : Send instant messages to individuals and groups. Discover collaboration features, customization options, and how Chat integrates with your other Workspace tools.
Google Sheets Advanced Topics : Learn to apply themes, conditional formatting, and advanced formulas and functions. Build on foundational spreadsheet skills with more complex techniques.
Get Started With Google Workspace Tools: Get introduced to Google's collaborative platform and learn to use Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Sheets, and AppSheet.
Use Functions, Formulas, and Charts in Google Sheets: Learn to analyze data with functions; visualize data using charts; and search, validate, format, and display data.
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An Introduction to Python
Python has grown to become the market leader in programming languages and the language of choice for data analysts and data scientists. Demand for data skills is rising because companies want to gain actionable insights from their data.
Discover the Python Basics
This is a Python course for beginners, and we designed it for people with no prior Python experience. It is even suitable if you have no coding experience at all. You will cover the basics of Python, helping you understand common, everyday functions and applications, including how to use Python as a calculator, understanding variables and types, and building Python lists. The first half of this course prepares you to use Python interactively and teaches you how to store, access, and manipulate data using one of the most popular programming languages in the world.
Explore Python Functions and Packages
The second half of the course starts with a view of how you can use functions, methods, and packages to use code that other Python developers have written. As an open-source language, Python has plenty of existing packages and libraries that you can use to solve your problems.
Get Started with NumPy
NumPy is an essential Python package for data science. You’ll finish this course by learning to use some of the most popular tools in the NumPy array and start exploring data in Python.
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The Canva Essentials course is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly program designed to transform complete novices into confident Canva users in approximately 60 minutes. This self-paced course equips you with all the fundamental skills needed to navigate the platform, create stunning visual designs, and share your work professionally across multiple formats and platforms.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Discover how to log in to the platform, access your projects, and explore Canva’s intuitive homepage to start designing confidently. You’ll become familiar with the Canva dashboard, understand how to create your free account, and learn to navigate the core interface that serves as your creative workspace.
Personalizing Templates with the Editor
Learn how to personalize Canva templates using the editor’s tools, layouts, and design elements. This lesson covers the essential functionality of the Canva editor, teaching you how to start a design from scratch or customize pre-designed templates to match your vision. You’ll explore the top panel, side panel, and workspace areas that contain all the tools you need for design creation.
Mastering Search and AI-Powered Magic Design
Master Canva’s search tools and AI-powered Magic Design to find templates, elements, and create personalized designs. This lesson introduces you to Canva’s extensive template library and teaches you effective search techniques to quickly locate the perfect starting point for any project. You’ll also discover how AI can accelerate your design process by generating customized layouts based on your preferences.
Photo Editing and Magic Studio
Transform your images with Canva’s photo editing tools, including Magic Studio for advanced effects. You’ll learn essential photo manipulation techniques such as cropping, applying filters, making adjustments, and using background removal tools. This lesson covers both basic image editing and advanced features like Magic Eraser, Magic Edit, and Magic Expand that allow you to modify photos with professional-level results.
Working with Elements, Graphics, and Shapes
Explore Canva’s extensive element library and learn how to use graphics, shapes, and AI-generated content effectively. This lesson teaches you how to add visual interest to your designs using shapes, icons, lines, illustrations, and decorative elements. You’ll understand layering concepts, learn to position and align elements precisely, and discover how to modify shapes and change colours of graphics and collections.
Text Formatting and Typography
Learn to format text, choose fonts, and create impactful typography using Canva’s font library and text tools. This comprehensive lesson covers adding and styling text, changing fonts, organizing text for clarity, working with font combinations and pairing, and creating visual hierarchy. You’ll also learn advanced text techniques such as adding drop shadows, curving text around shapes or badges, and creating text effects that make your designs stand out.
Expanding Your Creative Tools
Expand your creative potential with Canva’s tools, including Docs, Whiteboards, and Video Editing. This lesson introduces you to Canva’s broader ecosystem beyond static graphics, teaching you how to create professional documents with styled tables and header banners, collaborate using whiteboards with markup tools and sticky notes, and edit videos by trimming clips, applying filters, adding text animations, and incorporating stickers and motion effects.
Collaboration, Sharing, and Exporting
Learn how to collaborate in real time, share designs, and export projects seamlessly. This lesson covers essential skills for working with teams, including real-time collaboration features, commenting and feedback tools, and various sharing options. You’ll master exporting designs in multiple formats (JPG, PNG, PDF, video) for different platforms and purposes, whether for social media, print, or web use.
Advanced Features and Brand Management
Discover advanced Canva capabilities including Brand Kits for storing logos, fonts, and colours to ensure consistent branding across all your designs. You’ll learn to create multiple logo versions (light, dark, and stacked), understand workspaces for team organization, and explore design styles and colour palettes that maintain visual cohesion.
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Certifications provided by: DataCamp, Google Workspace, and Canva
Start Date: January 22
Thursdays, 6-9 PM for 15 weeksCost: $199
Location: 401 Magnetic Drive, Unit 25, North York, ON M3J 3H9
Hospitality and Service Excellence Stream
In a world of increasing automation and digital interactions, the ability to create human-centred, high-touch experiences will set organizations apart. A hospitality skillset is the key to resilience, adaptability, and differentiation.
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The training will prepare you to work in any environment where alcohol is sold, served, delivered, or sampled, in the province of Ontario.
You will learn through videos, audio, text, playing games, and quizzes, with immediate feedback.
A status bar will show your progress as you complete the training modules.
After fully completing all activities within the chapters/modules, your Final Test will be made available in your account.
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Excellent and consistent customer service is the foundation of any successful business. Developed with the most up to date service theories, best practices and tools, this is a must attend for those wishing to achieve excellence in the delivery of customer service.
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Obtaining a Food Handler Certificate in Ontario is essential for most food industry workers, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge to maintain food safety standards. If you plan to work as a Food Handler in the province, you must meet Ontario’s food safety certification requirements.
Regulatory and Legal Framework
Food safety laws in Canada and Ontario, including the Ontario Food Premises Regulation and food handlers’ roles and responsibilities to meet public health requirements.
Foodborne Illness and Contamination
Common food-borne pathogens, modes of transmission, and the symptoms and risk factors associated with illness outbreaks, with emphasis on prevention strategies.
Biological, physical, and chemical hazards in food contamination, including how contamination may occur throughout the food preparation process and effective prevention methods for each category.
Foundational knowledge on microorganisms and the conditions that promote microbial growth.
Food Safety Management Systems
Standard operating procedures (SOPs), hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) systems, the importance of regular inspections, and record-keeping practices.
Safe temperatures and correct procedures for cooling, reheating, and holding potentially hazardous foods to prevent bacterial growth.
Personal Hygiene and Health Practices
Proper handwashing techniques, the use of protective clothing, illness reporting protocols, and personal habits that food handlers must observe to maintain sanitary conditions.
Identification of high-risk customer groups and management of food allergy incidents.
Facility, Equipment, and Cleaning
Physical requirements of a food premises, including kitchen layout, ventilation, lighting, and the design and maintenance of food contact surfaces.
Basic procedures for cleaning food preparation surfaces and equipment and why these procedures are critical in avoiding food contamination.
Proper waste disposal and pest control methods.
Food Handling Practices
Proper rotation methods, labeling, storage temperatures, and the segregation of raw and ready-to-eat foods during receiving and storage.
Safe practices for receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, and serving food.
Procedures for minimizing contamination during service, distributing food, and discarding food that may pose a health risk.
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Certifications provided by: DataCamp, Google Workspace, and Canva
Start Date: January 22
Thursdays, 6-9 PM for 15 weeksCost: $199
Location: 401 Magnetic Drive, Unit 25, North York, ON M3J 3H9
“We provide a broader spectrum of people the chance to learn skills that are invaluable for their future; something that they, themselves, did not envision possible.”