UpstartED was born out of the need to give young people equitable access to transformative learning experiences that will better prepare them for the future. We prioritize serving federally and provincially funded schools, learning centers and community centers, focusing first and foremost on historically marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. Through our work, we contribute to the following Global Goals: Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Partnership for the Goals.