The Advanced Digital and Professional Training (ADaPT) program ran from 2017 to October 2024. It was funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre and led by the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute in collaboration with TECHNATION. 

If you would like to find similar resources to the ADaPT program, please connect with the TECHNATION team at careerready@technationcanada.ca.  

ADaPT Program Achievements 

As we wrap up another successful chapter, we proudly reflect on the remarkable achievements of TECHNATION’s Advanced Digital and Professional Training (ADaPT) program. This cost-free initiative has been a game-changer, empowering recent graduates with vital professional skills and connecting them to valuable work placement opportunities that bridge the gap between education and employment. 

We take immense pride in our role in supporting Canadian tech industry by providing well-trained talent with rich, global perspectives. Our collaboration with hundreds of employers has not only matched them with highly skilled candidates but has also supported a more inclusive and diverse workforce. The fact that we facilitate these placements at no cost to employers underscores our commitment to bridging the employment skills gap and creating pathways to success. 

Through 70+ hours of targeted training, ADaPT has equipped over 1,500 recent post-secondary graduates, career changers and newcomers to Canada with the essential skills for entry-level roles. The program has been a beacon of opportunity for a diverse range of talent, with approximately 81% of our participants identifying as belonging to at least one equity-deserving group. This includes women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants, and Indigenous peoples. 

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated stakeholders—employers, participants, and our incredible partners in TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program, Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and The Future Skills Centre—whose collective efforts have driven the ADaPT Program’s success. Your support and partnership have been instrumental in helping us achieve our mission of fostering a more inclusive and skilled tech industry. 

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ADaPT was funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre and led by the Toronto Metropolitan University’s (formerly Ryerson) Diversity Institute in collaboration with TECHNATION.

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