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Tech Access & Device Lending
What it is: Removing hardware and connectivity barriers so every youth can participate.
What’s included:
Laptop/tablet lending library, Wi-Fi hotspot checkout, affordable repairs & refurb donations
Safe after-school drop-in lab with supervised internet access and printing
“Setup Days” to configure devices, security, parental controls, and accessibility tools
Outcomes: 100% participants gain reliable access to a device and internet; increased homework completion and program participation.
Digital Literacy & Online Safety
What it is: Practical, culturally relevant digital skills and cyber-safety.
What’s included:
Modules on Internet basics, privacy, phishing, scams, online consent, and digital footprints
AI literacy (how AI works, bias, safe/ethical use), plus study tools and research skills
Parent/guardian workshops on supervising tech & social media
Outcomes: Youth earn a Digital Citizenship micro-badge; measurable improvements in safe online behaviours.
Code & Create Labs (STEM Clubs)
What it is: Hands-on tech learning for beginners to advanced.
What’s included:
Weekly clubs: web & app dev, gaming & Unity, Python/JavaScript, robotics & sensors, no/low-code builders
Creative tech: video editing, podcasting, digital art, 3D printing & CAD
Hack nights & friendly showcases judged by local Black tech pros
Outcomes: Portfolio projects, GitHub profiles, and optional industry-recognized micro-credentials.
Career Prep & Mentorship Network
What it is: Real guidance from people who look like them—and open doors.
What’s included:
1:1 mentor matching (university students & professionals), job-shadow days, workplace tours
Résumé/LinkedIn clinics, mock interviews, personal brand & networking workshops
“How to get co-ops/internships” playbook; scholarship and bursary navigation
Outcomes: Work-ready resumes, interview confidence, mentor relationships, and increased placements.
Wellness & Support Circles
What it is: Social-emotional growth and culturally safe mental health support.
What’s included:
Facilitated healing circles, stress management, mindfulness, sleep & habit routines
Referrals to Black therapists and community resources; crisis navigation know-how
Boys’/girls’/non-binary groups, newcomer-focused circles, and parent chats
Outcomes: Improved self-esteem, coping skills, and sense of belonging; reduced stress indicators.
Leadership & Community Impact
What it is: Build confident leaders who serve and shape their communities.
What’s included:
Public speaking, conflict resolution, teamwork, advocacy, and project management
Civic tech projects (e.g., neighborhood data dashboards, community resource apps)
Organized volunteering with hour tracking for school requirements and scholarships
Outcomes: Leadership certificates, verified volunteer hours, and completed community projects.
Entrepreneurship & Financial Empowerment
What it is: Turn ideas into income and learn money basics early.
What’s included:
Startup bootcamps: ideation → MVP → pitch; e-commerce and content-creator toolkits
Financial literacy: budgeting, banking, credit, taxes, grants, side-hustles
Micro-grants/prize challenges for youth-led ventures; mentorship from Black founders
Outcomes: Youth launch real micro-ventures; stronger financial habits and confidence.
Work Experience & Internship Pathways
What it is: First professional experiences that pay and teach.
What’s included:
Partnerships with local tech firms, startups, municipal programs, and NGOs
Paid summer fellowships, micro-internships during school year, and capstone projects
Workplace readiness: etiquette, email & meeting skills, time management, feedback loops
Outcomes: Paid experience on résumés, references, and clearer pathways into post-secondary or employment.
Community Research & Data Equity Lab
What it is: A youth-led research hub that uses data and storytelling to spotlight barriers and solutions for Black youth in tech and education across Canada.
What’s included:
Training in survey design, interviews, ethics, and basic data analysis/visualization
“Neighborhood Insights” projects (e.g., mapping Wi-Fi/device access, safe learning spaces)
Annual Youth Equity Report + community town halls to share findings and drive action
Collaboration with schools, libraries, and city offices to co-create policy recommendations
Outcomes: Real research credits for youth portfolios, data-backed advocacy wins, and measurable improvements to local resources and policies.
About Us
We are a Black-led, Canada-based nonprofit building a future where Black youth don’t just use technology—they shape it. Born from community, we exist to remove barriers, spark curiosity, and unlock confidence. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, mental-wellness support, and leadership opportunities, we help young people see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and changemakers. We meet each youth where they are, honour culture and lived experience, and create safe spaces to learn, try, fail, and try again—together.
Our vision is bold and practical: equal access to tools, skills, and networks that open real doors to school, work, and entrepreneurship. From code labs and creative studios to support circles and career pathways, our programs are designed to build both technical ability and social-emotional strength. When Black youth have the right support, they don’t just join the digital economy—they redefine it. That’s the impact we’re here to make, side by side with families, schools, and partners across the country.