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SKILLCITY INSTITUTE

Removing Barriers. Creating Opportunities.

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SKILLCITY INSTITUTE

Removing Barriers. Creating Opportunities.

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SKILLCITY INSTITUTE

Removing Barriers. Creating Opportunities.

Careers & Enterprise Education

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Mentoring & Coaching
Workforce Development

Welcome to Skillcity.

Skillcity Institute is a social impact organization founded in 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta. Our goal is to empower children, youth, and adults from underrepresented and under-resourced communities in Canada, through initiatives that enhance their socioeconomic development and well-being. ​
We partner with social service organizations, education providers, local businesses, and diverse community stakeholders, to create economic development pathways for Canadians through programs that foster work skills development, entrepreneurial culture and life-long learning.
Our career education and experiential learning model ensures that all individuals have equal opportunity to pursue enriching careers and reach their full economic potential.

Schools
We work with

We provide work-related education programs for schools and colleges throughout Alberta. Connecting educators with industries, supporting supplemental career and enterprise education

Employers
We work with

We work with employers and their employees to inspire, and motivate. Opening doors for young adults, assisting businesses in developing and running corporate social responsibility programs, brokering work experience, employee volunteer programs, and facilitating workplace visits.

Young People
We work with

Working with underserved young adults helps them gain essential skills, experience, confidence, and resilience to successfully move into higher education, employment, and entrepreneurial endeavors.

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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.
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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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Our Priorities
Our goal is to empower children, youth, and adults from underrepresented and under-resourced communities in Canada, through initiatives that enhance their socioeconomic development and well-being.

Our Programs

Here’s how Skillcity is empowering people of all ages
through our interactive, personal, and engaging programs

STEMCEL puts the power in participants’ hands, enabling them to visualize their future selves. Through career scenarios, experimentation, and virtual experiences, participants discover their skills and better understand what careers they may find success in.

Gain first-hand experience through knowledge and problem-solving while developing self-awareness and personal growth. Collaborate with peers and mentors, and work with various organizations and professionals.

STEM Youth After-school Programs

The program aims to bolster STEM education among youth, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, through community-based out-of-school activities as part of a broader STEMCEL strategy. It offers the iRockSTEM, equipped with cutting-edge technology like VR and 3D printers, for individuals aged 8 and up to explore STEM subjects.
iRockSTEM (8-13 years)
Throughout history those who were richer helped those less fortunate, those more healthy helped those who were less. And this is the kind of message that we as a charity organization are trying to convey globally since 1923, empowering & encouraging people all across the globe! The new addition totaled 47,000 sq.ft. and renovations encompassed approximately 10,000 sq.ft. Renovation of the Radiology Department Four new (4) labor and delivery rooms Twelve (12) new patient rooms New emergency room complex with eight emergency examining rooms, two trauma rooms, and auxiliary areas Heated sidewalks, driveways, and receiving dock While humanity indeed made...
Youth Rocks (Junior and High Schoolers)
Throughout history those who were richer helped those less fortunate, those more healthy helped those who were less. And this is the kind of message that we as a charity organization are trying to convey globally since 1923, empowering & encouraging people all across the globe! While humanity indeed made a huge breakthrough in improving all fields of our life, still even in the digital age hundreds of millions of people struggle with things as basic as freedom, food, water & healthcare. As a part of a relief group sent to help internally displaced people after the Russia attacked Ukraine,...
STEM Heroes+ (Junior and High Schoolers)
While humanity indeed made a huge breakthrough in improving all fields of our life, still even in the digital age hundreds of millions of people struggle with things as basic as freedom, food, water & healthcare. As a part of a relief group sent to help internally displaced people after the Russia attacked Ukraine, I was shocked. Shocked by the poverty, corruption in the military and the technological leeway. Luckily we did our part to make it better. When it was succeeded by the United Nations, we’ve carried on with our work. Every year we help millions! Heated sidewalks, driveways,...

Get Involved

We commit to actively advocating on behalf of our clients to increase access to funding, services & medically necessary treatments by providing families the tools to navigate the complexities of health insurance & special education programs.

News Update

Check out stories and updates from our team, partners and supporters.

iRockSTEM (8-13 years)
Youth Rocks (Junior and High Schoolers)
STEM Heroes+ (Junior and High Schoolers)

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