Program Features & Curriculum Overview

  • Digital Skills & Cybersecurity

    Understand how digital systems work. Learn cybersecurity basics, online safety, and the workplace tools shaping modern organizations.

  • Diplomacy & International Affairs

    Explore global leadership, public policy, and Canada’s role in international decision-making. See how global choices shape life at home.

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

    Develop financial literacy, digital business fundamentals, and creative problem-solving to build opportunity instead of waiting for it.

Key Highlights

  • Hybrid format. In-person sessions in Windsor plus virtual learning.

  • Expert mentorship. Learn directly from professionals in tech, policy, and diplomacy.

  • Real-world exposure. Visits, events, and experiential learning opportunities.

  • No cost. Fully funded. No tuition for participants.

Delivered in Partnership with Protexa

Delivered in partnership with Protexa, the Digital Innovations Program provides industry-aligned training in cybersecurity, digital literacy, and risk management, giving Black youth access to real-world tools, mentorship, and pathways into high-demand technology and global security careers.

Program Schedule

We understand that school, work, and family come first, so the program is designed to fit real life.

Start Date: October 15, 2025
Location: Windsor, Ontario

Session Times
Wednesdays: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learning Modules

Cybersecurity Foundations

How digital systems work, what cyber threats look like, and why cybersecurity now affects economies, governments, and everyday life.

Digital Safety & Identity

Protecting personal data, accounts, and devices. Covers phishing, passwords, social engineering, privacy, and how people are targeted online.

Cybercrime, Disinformation & Power

How hacking, fake news, deepfakes, and digital manipulation shape politics, business, and public trust.

Cyber Diplomacy & Global Policy

How countries respond to cyberattacks, create international rules, and work together to manage digital conflict.

Cyber Careers & Digital Leadership

Exploring careers in cybersecurity, tech, policy, and governance, including professional skills, financial literacy, and leadership development.

Cyber Crisis Simulation

A hands-on capstone where participants respond to a real-world style international cyber incident, applying everything they’ve learned.

Digital Innovations – Program Overview

  • Cybersecurity & Digital Safety Labs

    Hands-on sessions teach how to protect devices, accounts, and personal data. Participants learn how cyber threats work and how to defend against them in real-world situations.

  • Cyber & Tech Career Pathways

    Interactive workshops explore careers in cybersecurity, technology, policy, and digital governance, helping participants understand how to turn skills into real opportunities.

  • Global Cyber Simulations

    Participants use digital platforms to practice responding to cyberattacks, misinformation campaigns, and international crises in a safe, guided environment.

  • Weekly Skills Labs

    Small-group sessions with cybersecurity professionals and policy experts provide practical experience in digital tools, risk analysis, and secure communication.

  • Digital Leadership & Employability

    From resume building to interview preparation, participants develop the professional skills needed for internships, tech roles, and further education.

  • Capstone Cyber Crisis Simulation

    Participants take part in a final international cyber crisis exercise, working in teams to investigate, negotiate, and respond as real digital leaders would.