EYEEC | The Edmonton Youth Economic Ecosystem Collaborative | LEARN MORE.

  • About Us
  • Programs

    STEM Youth After-school Programs

    Mentoring

    Youthpreneur

    Employment Skills

    Stemcel

    Edmonton Youth Economic Ecosystem Collaborative

  • e-Training Courses
  • EYEEC
  • Get Involved

    Getting Involved is Easy!

    We rely on employee volunteers to inspire and motivate the next generation. Our corporate volunteering opportunities in London schools and colleges help businesses to connect with and support local young people.

    We welcome individual professionals or groups of employees from a wide range of industries. You don’t need experience of working with young people, just plenty of enthusiasm! We will provide briefings beforehand and support you on the day.

    Career and Volunteer

    We rely on employee volunteers to inspire and motivate the next generation.

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  • Contact

    Contact info

    • Phone: (844) 633-2060
    • Email: info@skillcity.ca

    Center Address

    • C5 Space
    • Clareview Recreation Centre
    • 3804 139 Ave NW, Edmonton
    • AB, T5Y 3G4

    Opening Hours

    • Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
    • Saturday 10am - 8pm

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  • 1 (844) 633-2060
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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.

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What We Do

We believe that celebrating & treating every small step as a big achievement creates momentum that builds more confidence. We help families enter into the world of their child to understand them from a different viewpoint, and we help the child find their own voice along the way, too.

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Careers & Enterprise Education

We expose young people to careers and industries through Education Business Partnership (EBP) initiatives;
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Mentoring

We provide bespoke mentoring (school, community, corporate, career, or peer mentoring), an alternative support system
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Workforce Development

We promote and engage in workforce development initiatives focused on bridging the skills gaps in Canadian industries.
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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.

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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.

Meet Our Team

The dedication of our technicians and our comprehensive, collaborative approach will allow our clients to truly shine and succeed.

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Supporting children in acquiring new skills needed in the natural environment.

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Supporting children in acquiring new skills needed in the natural environment.

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Supporting children in acquiring new skills needed in the natural environment.

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Board Of Directors

The dedication of our technicians and our comprehensive, collaborative approach will allow our clients to truly shine and succeed.

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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What people say?

Excerpts from testimonials gathered from Skillcity’s programs.

MEMBER ONEChair
This program helped me to build a great list of resources. It was very well planned and well worth the time investment. I definitely feel more prepared and ready to tackle my next steps in my business venture. Also having these contacts is a great feeling, as it makes me feel like I have a support network already in place and a whole bunch of resources I can use to my benefit!"
Rachael M.
Thursday, August 31, 2021
MEMBER TWOVice Chair
Before this session, I really hadn't thought about my personal qualities, abilities and talents. Actually, I thought I had no talents at all, but now I see that I have some creative talents. I can now create video game stories with online tools, and even co-create with my friends, even if we can't meet up because of COVID-19. We can actually create video game characters and sell to big companies and make some money. This stuff is really cool."
Femi A.
Thursday, August 25, 2023
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"I was really getting bored and frustrated with the rules: 'don't go there', 'social distancing', 'you can't go out with your friends'... so many rules. Now, I have something to do with my friends online, we can create cool fun stuff online, and not have to worry about wearing masks or social distancing. That's what I really like about this Skillcity program.
Gabby A.
Thursday, August 15, 2023
MEMBER FOURSecretary
Now I can have a little breather; while my kids are developing new skills and making positive connections at the same time. Wow! what a relief! Thank you Skillcity. I don't want this to end (lol)."
Tee O. (parent)
Thursday, August 15, 2023