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As a national charity, we’re on a mission to foster the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians. Our vision is a Canada where young people can equitably realize their entrepreneurial potential to build the most prosperous place in the world.
690+
partner employers in 2020.
95+
post-secondary institutions represented in 2020.
299
total full-days of training delivered in 2020.
Halifax, NS
“As a Fellow Alumni, I've hired 5 Fellows. Few things I have been a part of have been as impactful to an organization as bringing on a world-class teammate just as they hit their stride.”
2015 Fellow Alumni and Mechanical Designer at Nymi Brendan Coady
VFC Programs
The training, real-world experiences, and community young Canadians need to thrive in the 21st-century economy.
Training + Experience = Acceleration
Get a line on jobs, drive positive impact and explore dynamic training to accelerate your career while being a part of a network of entrepreneurial change-makers.
Partner to hire the leaders of tomorrow, equipped for the success-track
Connect with eager, committed team members who will hit the ground running and grow as they learn.
Our partnerships include 600+ startups, small and medium business, and social enterprises like:
VFC equips young Canadians to build a more prosperous and inclusive society
  • Launched the inaugural Quebec Advisory Council 
  • Expanded Internship Program to Quebec 
  • Launched Virtual Training Program in Jan 2020 to support 1242 interns nationwide