About us
Get the Best Skillcity Institute Experience
Skillcity institute is a social impact organization based in Edmonton, Alberta, incorporated in 2015. We inspire and prepare young people from racialized communities and low-income households, giving them the tools and resources to prepare them for the fast-changing world of work.
We partner with local businesses, education providers, and the community. We encourage children, youth, and young adults to develop future skills. We are working to create an entrepreneurial culture by engaging participants in skill-building and project-based activities. We offer programs that connect their learnings to future career possibilities.
Providing encounters with the world of work, participants gain exposure to emerging fields shaping the future of work. Ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity to pursue high potential careers and reach their full potential.
Our Mission
Skillcity Institute works with Canadians facing systemic barriers, under-resourced and underrepresented individuals, to reach their full economic potential through career education, training, skills development and mentoring.
Our Vision
Skillcity Institute envisions an equitable and just society in which all young people regardless of their socio-economic background, color, race, religion or gender can pursue all opportunities without fear or limitations. A nation without systemic barriers and equal access to resources, networks and opportunities.
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Why Choose us?
You will gain the knowledge and skills to develop a clear path for your future. Lean “smart skills” that puts you ahead of your peers. Develop your resume and earn digital badges and certificates you can proudly share across your social media profiles.
Show that you’re forward thinking and attract great opportunities and build a future that is specifically yours.
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Careers & Enterprise Education
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Mentoring
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Workforce Development
What We Do
Meet Our Founder
Funke Smith
CEO, Skillcity Institute
Funke Smith is the Founder and CEO of Skillcity Institute. Read the interview below to learn more about how and why she created Skillcity; her career journey; and how Skillcity has evolved through the pandemic!
Before moving to Canada, I had a robust career working as an International Development Consultant. My international trips around the world afforded me the privilege to see and experience many systems and follow innovation trends across the world. When I moved to Canada, I found that there were gaps in the system, and I wasn’t going to fold my arms and just mind my own business.
Our Funders
Thank you for your generous support.
You will gain first-hand experience by applying knowledge and problem-solving skills while developing self-awareness and immense personal growth through collaboration with peers, project-based mentors, and working with different organizations and professionals in various industries.
Board Of Directors
Empower futures, transform communities and your support helps Skillcity Institute equip underrepresented Canadians with the skills, education, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Visit us today!
Why Choose us?
You will gain the knowledge and skills to develop a clear path for your future. Lean “smart skills” that puts you ahead of your peers. Develop your resume and earn digital badges and certificates you can proudly share across your social media profiles.
Show that you’re forward thinking and attract great opportunities and build a future that is specifically yours.
