Emole Black Youth Future Ready
One measurable youth-development initiative connecting STEM, AI, Business, Leadership and Career Pathways for Black youth and other underrepresented youth, with a planned workforce pathway for young adults and phased expansion beyond Kingston over 2027–2029.
The opportunity gap is widening
Rapid technological change
AI and technology are reshaping work faster than many learning environments can adapt.
Uneven access
Specialized learning, mentors and professional networks are not equally available to all youth.
Early exposure works
Hands-on experience and role models early on shape what young people believe they can pursue.
One connected pathway
Our Grades 2–12 programs build toward later education, career and workforce opportunities. Workforce Pathways is a separate program for young adults, with a phased rollout planned over 2027–2029.
From Kingston to Ottawa, Montreal and New Brunswick
Founded in Kingston, Emole is preparing to expand selected programs and workforce pathways to Ottawa, Montreal and New Brunswick in phases over the next three years (2027–2029). Expansion will be partnership-led, with local employers, education and training organizations, community partners and mentors helping ensure that programming responds to local opportunities while maintaining a consistent Emole model.
Phased expansion over 2027–2029 is subject to funding, local partnerships and final program approval. Emole does not currently have offices outside Kingston.
Kingston, Ontario
Existing program delivery, program evidence, administration, curriculum development and our organizational headquarters.
See our 2026 impact
Ottawa, Ontario
Developing local employer, community and post-secondary relationships, and piloting selected programs and workforce activities.
Partner in Ottawa
Montreal, Quebec
Developing local employer and community partnerships, and planning bilingual delivery and content where appropriate.
Partner in Montreal
New Brunswick
Developing an Atlantic Canada pilot with local employer, education and community partners. City to be confirmed.
Partner in New BrunswickWhat we delivered in our first year
Figures as of October 2026. See our full impact →
What we measure
Every program reports on the same outcome areas, so funders can see progress cohort by cohort.
Targets for 2027 will be published here once approved by our Board. Workforce Pathways results will be reported separately from our Grades 2–12 programs.
- Participant places and completion
- Change in skills and confidence
- Change in career awareness
- Applied projects, pitches and presentations
- Mentorship and professional exposure
- Parent and youth feedback
Where your investment goes
Instructors & facilitators
Weekly instruction and program delivery.
Youth leadership
Training and support for youth volunteers.
STEM & AI materials
Hands-on supplies, technology and AI access.
Meals & access
Meals, refreshments and scholarship places.
Safety & insurance
Program insurance, screening and safety.
Experiences
Industry visits, career panels and showcases.
Evaluation
Measuring outcomes and reporting results.
Coordination
Scheduling, communications and administration.
Invest in the next generation of leaders
Ask for our latest funding brief, or tell us how you'd like to support the work.