Why Upskilling Your Team Is the Best Investment You’ll Make This Year

Welcome to the Indigenous-SME Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how authentic storytelling, community engagement, and accessible education are transforming Canada’s digital marketing landscape for the better.

Joining us is Darian Kovacs, Indigenous founder of Jelly Digital Marketing & PR and Jelly Academy, a B-Corp certified company that has delivered over 80,000 hours of learning to help Canadians gain in-demand skills. Darian shares how the newly launched Jelly Academy Skills Lab is bridging the digital divide, empowering professionals, and fostering inclusive growth through accessible, industry-recognized education.

Key Highlights:

1. The Skills Lab Launch: How Jelly Academy’s new platform expands flexible, subscription-based digital learning.
   
2. Upskilling the Workforce: Helping Canadians gain practical, in-demand marketing and analytics skills.
   
3. Industry Certifications: Why credentials from trusted platforms accelerate career growth and credibility.
   
4. Bridging the Digital Divide: How partnerships with inclusion-driven organizations make tech education more equitable.
   
5. Future Vision: Darian’s mission to shape the next generation of digital leaders through education and community impact.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.