The AI Advantage: Work, Grow, Thrive

Free AI Skills Training for Youth in the Greater Toronto Area

Stop feeling left behind by AI. Start using it to get more — more opportunities, more skills, more options.

Participants in this free 6-session program have used PathPilot and AI tools to tailor their resumes to jobs they actually wanted, practice interviews until they felt ready, close skill gaps holding them back, and walk into salary conversations knowing exactly what they are worth. This spring, we are running it again -- bigger, deeper, and open to more people than before.

Register by May 1, 2026

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
May 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, and 15, 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Virtual via Zoom)

Revolutionize your job search with powerful AI tools designed for today's competitive market. Master AI prompting to get better results faster, discover job opportunities that match your skills, and create ATS-optimized resumes that actually get you interviews. Learn to practice and perfect your interview skills with AI, understand your market value, and negotiate confidently. Small group format (2-6 participants) ensures personalized attention and real Q&A—not just a talking head presentation.

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU:

Have been sending out applications and not hearing back
Are working a job that feels like a ceiling and want something different
Want a promotion but are not sure what skills are standing between you and it
Have heard about AI everywhere and still feel like it is not really for you
Tried AI once, got a useless answer, and gave up on it
Are ready to stop watching other people get ahead and start building your own advantage

WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH:

A tailored resume aligned to a real job you want
A cover letter that sounds like you, not a template
A LinkedIn profile that employers actually find
STAR interview answers you have practiced and refined with AI feedback
A 6-week upskilling plan built around your actual schedule and your real gaps
Salary research for your target role in Toronto
A negotiation script you have practiced out loud
AI prompting skills you use from Session 1 onwards and carry into every job after this one

That tool was so helpful. It helped me prepare for a majority of my interviews and just, like, cover letters. I revisited my resume again — I made some really weird mistakes that I could have fixed to help with the process. It was just a really helpful tool. That was pretty much the reason why I landed interviews.

- Cohort 1 Participant

She was offered a job in her chosen field and starts Monday March 22, 2026

THE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Smarter Prompts for Smarter Careers

Most people who have tried AI and given up got bad results and blamed themselves. The tool was not the problem. The question was. In this session you learn exactly how to ask AI the right way so it gives you answers you can actually use. You leave feeling confident, not confused — and ready to use PathPilot from this point forward.

You Are Not Bad at AI. You Just Have Not Been Taught How to Use It.

Write 3 prompts using the CSC framework (Clarity, Specificity, Context) — one for job search, one for resume, one for skills — with a before and after comparison showing what changed
Try role prompting and few-shot prompting live in PathPilot and see how the output shifts
Iterate on one prompt in real time until the answer is genuinely useful — not just okay

Find the Right Fit: Smarter Job Discovery

Sending applications into the void and hearing nothing back is exhausting — and it usually has nothing to do with being unqualified. In this session you get clear on two things: the job you actually want and the job you need right now. PathPilot does the matching. You finally see yourself reflected back with language that names what you are worth.

Stop Applying to Everything. Start Going After What Actually Fits.

Set up your PathPilot profile and run a North Star job search and a stepping stone job search — compare the fit scores and gap analysis for both
Complete your Personal Job Map: your target role, your realistic next step, your biggest gap, and one action to close it
Ask PathPilot to surface transferable skills from your current or most recent role — write down three you had not named before

Resume, Cover Letter and LinkedIn

Most resumes never reach a human. They are filtered out automatically before anyone reads them. That is not a reflection of the candidate — it is a keyword problem. In this session you fix it. You also build a LinkedIn presence so that when employers search for someone like you, they find you. By the end you have materials that actually represent you — not a generic version of you.

Get Past the Filter. Get in Front of a Human.

Run the 3-step resume tailoring process for a real job posting: keyword extraction, full tailoring, and a side-by-side comparison table showing exactly what changed and why
Generate a cover letter and edit it until it passes the read-aloud test — if you would not say it out loud, it gets changed
Update your LinkedIn headline, About section, and top skills using PathPilot prompts built specifically for your role and target

Ace Your Interview

Most people who struggle in interviews know the right answer. They just have never said it out loud under pressure. Practice is the fix. In this session you build real answers from your own stories, hear feedback on what lands and what does not, and do a full mock interview with PathPilot as the hiring manager. You leave having already done the hard part.

Know What You Are Going to Say Before You Walk In.

Generate 7 interview questions for your target role and write 2 full STAR answers — then run the feedback prompt and revise at least one based on what comes back
Do a complete mock interview in PathPilot with at least 5 questions, including pushback and follow-ups
Ask PathPilot what your weakest answer was and rewrite it until it is something you would be proud to say out loud

From Skill Gaps to Career Growth

Most people know they need to learn something new. They do not know what, exactly, or how to fit it into a life that is already full. This session answers both. Whether you are trying to get hired, get promoted, or just get somewhere different from where you are right now — you leave with a plan that is specific to you and realistic enough to actually follow.

Figure Out What Is Actually Holding You Back — Then Build the Plan.

Run a skill gap analysis for your target role or promotion goal and identify your top 3 gaps with context on how critical each one is and whether it requires formal training or can be self-taught
Build a 6-week learning plan with weekly goals, one free resource per week, and one project to complete by the end that you can put on your resume or LinkedIn
Run the minimum viable version of the plan — adjusted for your real life, not ideal conditions — and commit to one action before the next session

Know Your Worth. Build What's Next.

Most people accept the first offer they get because they do not know what they are actually worth. That is an information problem and this session fixes it. Whether you are negotiating a job offer or a raise in the job you already have, you leave knowing your market value and having practiced asking for it out loud. You also finish your complete career portfolio and walk away with one clear action for the next 30 days.

Know Your Number. Ask for It

Research the salary range for your target role in Toronto — low, median, and high — and identify what pushes a candidate toward the top of that range
Generate a negotiation script for your specific situation, run the humanizing prompt until it sounds like you, and practice the pushback response with PathPilot as the hiring manager
Complete your AI-Enhanced Career Portfolio across all 6 sessions and write your closing reflection: what shifted for you, and what you are doing next

Instructor

Michael Hashizume

Principal Consultant, Gurulink

Michael Hashizume is a recruiting and talent acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience helping job seekers navigate today's competitive employment market. As Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist at GuruLink, Michael has built his career around understanding exactly what hiring managers are looking for—and more importantly, helping candidates get noticed and hired.

Michael has helped hundreds of job seekers land positions, from recent graduates securing their first role to career changers breaking into new industries and experienced professionals advancing their careers. His recruiting background gives him unique insight into both sides of the hiring process, allowing him to teach job seekers the specific strategies that actually work.

Michael is a firm believer in making AI tools accessible to all job seekers, especially those who might be hesitant due to lack of technical experience. He's passionate about democratizing access to modern career tools and ensuring that underserved populations aren't left behind in an increasingly AI-driven job market.

His sessions are designed to empower users to maximize what they get from AI tools rather than simply showing features. He values creating a community of learners who can support each other, with plans to establish ongoing support channels like Slack groups where past attendees can continue learning together.

Michael demonstrates genuine commitment to helping job seekers succeed, particularly those facing barriers to employment. He's willing to customize sessions for specific populations, adjust timing to accommodate different communities, and partner with organizations serving marginalized youth. His dedication extends beyond just teaching—he wants to ensure participants actually apply what they learn and see real results in their job search.