For 30 years, Career Edge has helped thousands of talented Canadians start their careers, which often opened doors they might not have found otherwise. The alumni we’re highlighting here come from every chapter of our history. Their stories reflect how the right opportunity can lead to new industries, leadership positions, and lasting careers built on the foundation Career Edge helped provide. Their stories remind us just how much impact 30 years of connecting talent with opportunity can have.
FEATURED ALUMNI OF THEYEAR
Roy Benjamin
Data Analyst, TD | 2008
Tapan Patel
Retention Marketing Analyst, Bell | 2011
OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
Changing Lives, One Job at a Time!
16,000
Careers Launched
…and lives changed
1000
Partnerships
Strong Partnerships with Canadian Employers
30
Years In Business
And still going strong…
1
Dollars
Are contributed by our alumni to the Canadian economy
FEATURED EMPLOYERS OF THE YEAR
For 30 years, our employer partners have done more than hire our candidates, they’ve helped build careers. This year, we’re recognizing a handful of organizations whose partnership with Career Edge has shaped who we are: founding members, long-time collaborators, and employers who’ve hired again and again because they believe in what young talent can do. These are our 2026 Employers of the Year.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
“Career Edge has been a valued partner in helping us expand diversity within our talent pipeline by connecting us with talented professionals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The interns we have hired through their programs have made significant contributions to our organization, bringing fresh perspectives, strong skills, and a commitment to excellence. We appreciate Career Edge’s partnership and their role in supporting both our talent and inclusion goals.”
~City of Mississauga
30 YEARS OF MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
1996
Career Edge Is Born
1999
Ability Edge Lauches
2003
Career Bridge Launches
2010
10,000 Job Created
2011
3 Programs Merge into Career Edge
2013
Celebrating Alumni
2016
20 Years Strong
2026
Career Edge Turns 30