Students learn a wide variety of skills geared towards to advancing themselves. The program strongly focuses on helping students determine what their interests and aspirations are and building a career path going forward.  The IDEA Centre helps students find the confidence they need to successfully head into the workforce, or further their education.  

Introduction to Teaching and Education students learn teaching skills at the IDEA Centre and look at various careers in teaching and how to become an educator.  They also do 5-6 short-term co-op style placement at local schools or organizations where they can choose to experience teaching at different schools with varying age levels. 

Accelerated Business and Entrepreneurship students explore their talents, passions and interests then works towards starting a business, working on an environmental or social project, or developing a skill or talent. They spend the semester developing their idea, researching it, validating it and learning key skills like marketing, personal finance management and public speaking. The IDEA Centre is located in a co-working environment so young people in the program regularly interact with business owners, community organizations and mentors.  There are often opportunities for students to attend conferences, seminars and events and learn how to navigate the business community.