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April 2023 – March 2024 · Completed

DTTP 1.0

The first large-scale proof that the Training-to-Outcome Framework moves talent to top employers. Fast.

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500
Participants trained
420
Completions
55
Employer partners
50%
Placed within 4 months
Overview

The first proof of the Training-to-Outcome Framework.

DTTP 1.0 was WIL's first program. It ran from April 2023 to March 2024 across three cohorts: Product Management, Web Development, and UX/UI Design. We trained 500 participants, 420 completed the program, and half of all graduates had jobs within four months. This is where the Training-to-Outcome Framework was built and tested.

Product ManagementWeb DevelopmentUX/UI Design
Program stats

DTTP 1.0 by the numbers.

500
Participants trained
420
Completions
55
Employer partners
50%
Placed within 4 months
Verified job placement rate within 4 months of graduation
Phase-by-phase

How the cohort ran.

DTTP 1.0 established WIL's five-phase Training-to-Outcome Framework.

  1. 1

    Targeted recruitment & assessment

    4 weeks

    Community outreach through inclusive talent networks, followed by structured readiness and track-fit assessments.

    Key activities
    • Outreach via community partners
    • Structured skills and motivation assessment
    • Track placement across Product Management, Web Development, and UX/UI Design
  2. 2

    Cohort-based technical training

    12–16 weeks

    Industry-aligned curriculum across Product Management, Web Development, and UX/UI Design. Delivered by expert instructors and validated by employer partners.

    Key activities
    • Track-specific curriculum
    • Weekly employer talks and critiques
    • Portfolio-building assignments
    Participants trained
    500
    Completions
    420
  3. 3

    Mentorship & community

    Throughout program

    Every participant gets an industry mentor and a peer cohort. Mentorship is the strongest single predictor of outcomes in WIL data.

    Key activities
    • 1:1 industry mentor pairings
    • Group coaching sessions
    • Alumni network access
    Mentor attendance
    87–94%
  4. 4

    Work-integrated learning

    4–12 weeks

    Employer-sponsored capstone projects and hackathons. Participants had real, verifiable work experience before the first job application went out.

    Key activities
    • Employer-sponsored capstone projects
    • Judged hackathons
    • Portfolio and case-study writing
    Employer partners
    55
  5. 5

    Job placement

    Up to 4 months post-program

    Targeted job search support, interview prep, and employer introductions. 50 percent of graduates had verified placements within four months.

    Key activities
    • Resume and interview coaching
    • Targeted employer introductions
    • Outcome verification
    Placed within 4 months
    50%
Outcomes

What DTTP 1.0 delivered.

50% placed within 4 months

Half of all DTTP 1.0 graduates secured tech roles within four months of completing the program.

55 employer partners

Including University of Toronto, SE Health, and Critical Mass. Many came back for a second and third cohort.

Framework established

DTTP 1.0 is where the five-phase Training-to-Outcome Framework was built and tested.

Employer partners

55 employers. Some of Canada's most recognized.

University of TorontoSE HealthCritical Mass+ 52 more

Ready to partner on the next cohort?

DTTP 1.0 set the foundation. DTTP 2.0 proved the AI-powered version at scale. Talk to the WIL team about replicating the model with your funding, employer network, or community.