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Applications for the 2027 cohort are open now. Fellows join a five-month fellowship where they'll build relationships with other fellows, be paired with a mentor, and participate in professional learning workshops. The fellowship will end with two days of cohort programming in Medellín, followed by the Fortis Summit in June 2027. After the Summit, fellows become members of the society for life.

Anyone from humble beginnings with the ambition to have a significant, positive impact can apply. No nomination or institutional endorsement is needed. Cohort programming and the Summit are funded for fellows. The Fortis Society exists to bring together some of the world's most promising leaders to create positive social change. This goal is rooted in recognition of the large, often unnoticed, hurdles encountered by potential changemakers from disadvantaged backgrounds who do not have the useful connections enjoyed by the more privileged. https://fortissociety.org/fellowship

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how Canadians learn, work and access services. Canada is levelling the playing field on AI by ensuring young Canadians have the skills and experience to succeed in an AI-supported economy, building a strong domestic talent pipeline, and helping Canadian businesses adopt and commercialize AI.

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced up to $162 million over five years, beginning in 2026–2027, for Mitacs to support 10,000 co-funded work placement opportunities for post-secondary students, recent graduates and post-doctoral fellows to work with Canadian businesses to help them with AI adoption and innovation.

The investment delivers on a key priority of Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All, which focuses on building an AI-skilled nation and helping young Canadians gain practical AI skills and experience for careers in…

The year-long WiSER Pioneers Program offers young women aged 25-35 access to bespoke educational workshops, mentoring and global networking opportunities with industry experts. The program empowers women to take a leading role in the transformation to a net-zero future, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive meaningful change.

https://wiser.ae/en/programs/wiser-pioneers-program

RBC believes in ideas for people and planet – that is why we are helping Canadians, from high school students to lifelong learners, access the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/scholarships.html