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Embark partners with the University of Toronto

Embark is proud to partner with the University of Toronto Technology Leadership program, designed for some of Canada’s top computer science students. These students are learning how to turn bold ideas into real solutions for families.

University of Toronto

Real students, real problems, real learning

Every year, a select group of third-year students applies to join this course. They're chosen not just for grades but for creativity, leadership, and business sense.
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Research and brainstorm

Teams dive into real user needs and barriers parents face when switching RESPs.
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Test and iterate

They build business cases, hold mock meetings, and validate ideas with feedback.
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Share and present

Students share progress with Embark leaders and present final projects at term end.

Built for students entering industry

Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, and Michael McCarthy from the University of Toronto explain how the program helps students apply their skills to real-world problems and prepare for their careers.

This year's challenge:

How can we help parents with older kids switch their Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) to Embark?

Real-world practice

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Identify key switching barriers and design clear pathways

Each team researches, brainstorms, and tests ideas just like in the real world.

Explore communications parents trust and understand

They build business cases, hold mock meetings, and share work with Embark leaders.

Propose solutions that fit budgets and timelines

At the end of the course, students present their final projects in a Dragon’s Den style setting. One team’s idea will move forward for future development with potential summer work experience.

How Embark fits in

Meet with teams

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We meet with each team to give feedback.

Share realities

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We share the realities of budgets and timelines.

Bring ideas to life

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We show what it takes to bring an idea to life.

Why it matters

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This partnership builds more than software, it builds confidence and career skills. By linking education and industry, Embark helps students learn how technology can make education savings simpler for families.

It also shows what Embark stands for: guiding families and supporting education at every level.

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Looking ahead

When young leaders and education experts work together, great things happen. Embark will continue to support these students as they refine their ideas and explore how technology can make RESPs easier and more rewarding for parents across Canada.

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