Learn
Build knowledge, develop practical skills and understand the opportunities shaping technology.
Learn. Navigate. Advance.
Bridging Technology, Leadership, & Purpose.
We help people learn, navigate and advance in cybersecurity, AI and technology.
Learn with purpose
Find your direction
Move forward
A path forward
Everyone’s journey looks different.
Wherever you are in your journey, the right knowledge, guidance and connections can help you take the next step.
Navigate
Find direction through mentorship, shared experience and meaningful connections.
Advance
Grow your capabilities, contribute with confidence and create opportunities for others.
Programs & platforms
Ways to learn, connect and grow.
Our programs and platforms turn our purpose into practical experiences.
AI & Cyber Career Accelerator
Career-focused learning and practical development for people building or advancing their careers in AI and cybersecurity.
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Mentorship Circles
A space to learn from experience, exchange perspectives and build supportive professional relationships.
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Toronto Tech Summit
Our flagship convening platform for conversations about technology, trust, leadership and the future.
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Explore our stories →Ideas worth sharing. Conversations worth having.
Explore Pathfinders’ Conversations and Pathfinders’ Brief for perspectives on technology, careers, leadership and the people shaping our future.
Be part of the journey
There is a place for you here.
Whether you want to learn, mentor, volunteer, share your expertise or collaborate, there are ways to contribute.
Get involved →About Pathfinders’ Network
Opportunity grows when people can find their path.
Pathfinders’ Network is a not-for-profit organization working at the intersection of technology, careers and leadership. We help people learn, navigate and advance in cybersecurity, AI and technology.
Who we are
Connecting people to knowledge, guidance and opportunity.
We believe talent exists everywhere, but access to information, networks and opportunity is not always equal. We create learning experiences, mentorship opportunities and spaces for meaningful industry engagement so more people can participate and lead.
Our programs are open to everyone, with particular attention to newcomers, women, racialized and underrepresented professionals.
Our areas of work
How we put our purpose into practice.
Career Development & Capacity Building
Education, practical learning and capability development that support career progression.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Mentorship, peer learning and leadership development that help people grow and support others.
Tech & Cyber Advocacy
Public education and advocacy for inclusive, secure and responsible technology and AI.
Industry Engagement & Convening
Bringing professionals, organizations and communities together to exchange ideas and build connections.
Our mission & vision
What guides us.
Our Mission
To help people learn, navigate and advance in cybersecurity, AI and technology through education, mentorship, advocacy, leadership development and meaningful industry engagement.
Our Vision
A Canada where people from every background can participate, build careers and lead in technology, and where technology and AI are developed and used securely and responsibly.
Our values
The principles behind our work.
Access
We work to create opportunities for people who may not otherwise have access to the networks, resources or guidance they need.
Integrity
We act honestly, take responsibility and honour our commitments.
Community
We learn from one another, share opportunities and support each other’s growth.
Responsibility
We champion the safe, secure and ethical development and use of technology and AI.
Purposeful Leadership
We lead with intention, serve with purpose and create room for others to grow.
Programs & initiatives
Build your knowledge. Find your people. Move forward.
Our programs and initiatives create practical ways to develop skills, learn from others and engage with the technology community. Details, schedules and availability will be published as each offering is confirmed.
Career development
AI & Cyber Career Accelerator
A career development initiative designed to help participants build knowledge and practical capabilities in AI, cybersecurity and related fields.
Areas of focus may include: applied enterprise AI, cybersecurity and governance, risk and compliance, career preparation and professional development.
Register your interest →Mentorship
Mentorship Circles
A structured opportunity for participants to learn through shared experience, peer connection and guidance from professionals.
Designed with newcomers and early-career professionals in mind, while remaining open to people at different stages of their careers.
Register your interest →Industry engagement
Toronto Tech Summit
Our flagship platform convening technology leaders, practitioners and emerging talent for conversations on the issues shaping the digital future.
Explore the summit → (opens in a new tab)Tech & Cyber Advocacy
Technology should create opportunity and earn trust.
We promote public understanding and responsible participation in cybersecurity, AI and technology. Through education, conversations and community engagement, we aim to make complex issues more accessible and encourage thoughtful, inclusive and secure technology practices.
Contribute your expertiseGet involved
There are many ways to make a difference.
Pathfinders’ Network grows through people who share knowledge, create opportunities and believe in the power of community.
Become a Mentor
Share your experience and help someone navigate their professional journey.
Volunteer
Contribute your time and skills to programs, events and community initiatives.
Speak or Facilitate
Bring your perspective and expertise to a learning session or community conversation.
Support Tech & Cyber Advocacy
Help make cybersecurity, AI and technology issues more accessible to wider communities.
Partner With Us
Explore opportunities to collaborate, contribute resources or support an initiative.
Support Our Work
Discuss sponsorship or in-kind support that can strengthen our programs and activities.
Stay Connected
Follow our work and hear about upcoming opportunities and activities.
Start a conversation
Tell us how you would like to get involved.
Share a little about yourself and what you are interested in. Our team can follow up using the contact details you provide.
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Contact
Let’s start a conversation.
Have a question, an idea or an opportunity to explore? We would be glad to hear from you.
Connect with Pathfinders’ Network.
Use the enquiry form to reach us. Contact email and social links will be added once the organization’s official channels are confirmed.
Partnerships and program enquiries
Tell us what you have in mind and the best way to reach you.
Website information
Privacy Notice
A clear explanation of how information shared through this website is intended to be handled. This draft must be reviewed against actual organizational practices before publication.
Information we may collect
Information you choose to provide through enquiry, program-interest or other website forms may include your name, email address, organization or professional field, areas of interest and message content. The live notice must identify any analytics, cookies or other technical information collected by the website.
How information may be used
Information may be used to respond to enquiries, administer program interest or participation, communicate about relevant activities and maintain organizational records. The final notice must describe the actual purposes and lawful basis for each use.
Service providers and storage
The final notice must identify the website host, form provider, mailing-list provider and any other service providers that process personal information, including relevant storage locations and safeguards.
Retention, access and correction
Retention periods and the process for requesting access to or correction of personal information must be confirmed before publication. Add the organization’s designated privacy contact and contact details.
Contact
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Draft for review. Do not publish until the actual data flows, service providers, retention practices and privacy contact have been confirmed.
Website information
Terms of Use
These draft terms describe the intended conditions for using the Pathfinders’ Network website. They require legal review before publication.
Website content
Website content is provided for general information and educational purposes. We aim to keep information accurate and current, but do not guarantee that all content is complete, current or free from error.
Programs and opportunities
Program information may change. Participation is subject to the eligibility, application and participation requirements communicated for each offering. Participation does not guarantee employment, a job placement, a referral, a credential assessment or a mentor match.
External links
This website may link to third-party websites. Pathfinders’ Network is not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of external websites.
Advice and professional services
Information on this website is not legal, immigration, financial or individual professional advice. Newcomer guidance is not immigration or legal advice and is not a credential assessment.
Contact
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Website information
Accessibility Statement
We want people to be able to access and use our website. Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility and part of how we approach our digital presence.
Our approach
We aim to design and maintain a website that is usable by people with different access needs, devices and ways of navigating the web. Our accessibility target is WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
Feedback and support
If you experience an accessibility barrier or need information in another format, please contact us at [Insert accessibility contact email before publication]. We will confirm the appropriate contact and response process before launch.
The website should be tested with keyboard navigation, screen readers, zoom, contrast checks and mobile devices before claiming conformance. A target is not a certification of compliance.