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The SCS Experiential Empowerment & Development (SEED) Initiative

With financial support from Scotiabank’s Community Investment Program, the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ School of Continuing Studies has launched its SEED Initiative to help increase access to professional education and career advancement.



In collaboration with community partner organizations, up to 30 individuals will be selected each cohort as SEED Fellows to complete a Professional Development Certificate (PDC) in either Project Management or Applied AI and Data Analytics for Business, improve their proficiency in French, and learn invaluable career development, interpersonal, employability skills.

SEED Fellows benefit from:

  • A scholarship that coversÌýtuitionÌýand feesÌý
  • Support in finding paid internship Ìýopportunities in theirÌýprofessional fields
  • Networking events
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Personalized career coaching
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Cohort 6 Schedule:Ìý
Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027

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Program Details


Who Should Apply
  • A newcomer to Canada seeking to integrate into the workforce
  • An underemployed or unemployed professional
  • A person facing economic barriers to professional education and career opportunities

Learning Outcomes
  • Develop or enhance in-demand professional skills
  • Improve French language proficiency
  • Gain practical experience
  • Establish professional networks
  • Clarify your career goals and create pathways to achieving them

Schedule

French language courses (all levels)

Written English for Professional Communication course (online, optional)

Career Planning course

Fall 2026Ìý

Interpersonal Skills courseÌý
Professional Development Certificate courses beginÌý
OnlineÌýpaid internships become available (optional)Ìý

Winter 2027Ìý

Professional Development Certificate courses continueÌý
Online paid internships available (optional)Ìý

Spring/Summer 2027Ìý

Professional Development Certificate coursesÌýfinishÌý
Employability Readiness courseÌý

Courses will take place in the evenings online between 6 and 9 p.m.ÌýESTÌýunless otherwise noted. For course details, see  courses  below.Ìý


Courses
Core SEED program

Eligibility
SEED Initiative Eligibility
  • Be 21 years of age or older to be admitted as a mature student
  • Proof of citizenship/residency status in Canada

Professional Development CertificateÌý91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµÌýRequirementsÌý


How to Apply

The SEED Initiative is no longer accepting applications for the Spring/Summer 2026 session.
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News and Articles

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The 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ School of Continuing Studies SEED Program Encourages Economic Resilience and Empowers Communities

Scotiabank SEED Program
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Largest-ever gift to 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Continuing Studies will establish unique professional development program for members of marginalized groups News

Carola Weil

Experiential learning, coaching and internships are part of a new professional development program at the School of Continuing Studies buoyed by a $2-million gift from Scotiabank. Dean Carola Weil elaborates on the inspiration and aspirations for the SEED Initiative.


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