Are you a graduate looking to break into the workforce?
The Flexible Upskilling Network (F.U.N.™) program is a blended, hands-on learning experience, where participants work together with like-minded, passionate individuals in order to develop new skills, create portfolio ready projects, and create innovations for real-world problems.
In addition to providing valuable, resumé-ready experience, two-thirds of program participants will receive a paid internship opportunity at the end of the program.
Upskilling and job placement opportunities in any of 20 exciting digital
career pathways
Social Media Manager
Full Stack Developer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Web Manager
Technical QA Analyst
Business Analyst
System Administrator
Machine Learning Engineer
Graphic Designer
Product Manager
Junior Data Scientist
Project Manager
DevOps Engineer
UX Designer
Ecommerce Manager
Mobile Developer
Digital Producer
Web Developer
Cloud Architect
Digital Marketer
By participating you will also learn:
Leadership
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Improve your chance of getting hired with resume reviews and advice, interview training, and hand-on digital skills development.
Hear what participants are saying.
I found the quality of the guests, especially the technical guests, really high, and the actual program itself -- in terms of delivering knowledge, and practical skills and a heads-up into the field, that was really well executed.
The team really helped improve my skills. Not only with development, but with confidence selling my opinions and my ideas -- making my voice heard.
How does F.U.N.™ help young graduates?
If you’re a young graduate, then you know that breaking into the workforce can feel impossible. Prepr can help you find the experience and connections you need to get ahead.
Through the program’s blended learning approach, participants will learn how to use Prepr’s P.I.E.® Framework, building the skills they need to close three essential skills gaps: expertise in innovation, business development (entrepreneurship, sales, commercialization), and project management.
Participants will also build important soft skills like communication, collaboration, and problem solving as well as technical and digital skills, in order to help them secure gainful employment and succeed in their careers. By working together with other young graduates, participants will also make connections and learn valuable teamwork skills.
The program also includes interactive onboarding workshops, helping to align participant’s new and existing skills with current workplace challenges.
At the end of the program participants will gain a P.I.E.® certification and a portion of participants be partnered with employers for a paid work placement for up to 12 weeks, helping them to further their skills development and gain valuable work experience.
Where is F.U.N.™ taking place?
While the Accelerated Skills Training will be delivered virtually, participants may be asked to work either remotely or on-site.
How much does F.U.N.™ cost?
The program is free to youth participants.
Program Schedule
Next Cohort
January 2025
Spring Cohort
May 2025
Autumn Cohort
October 2025
Do you qualify?
You are between 15 and 30 years of age.
You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who have been granted refugee status in Canada.
You are a resident of Ontario.
You are able to commit for the duration of the program.
You have either studied or have experience in design, information technology, marketing or business.
Individuals from Black communities, Indigenous communities, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.