NPower Canada engaged Mitch to help create a more inclusive environment for Indigenous youth in its technology programs. Rather than a traditional outreach model, the work focused on collaborating with Indigenous communities to co-design recruitment protocols and an Indigenous-led outreach strategy.

This included forming the Indigenous Youth Tech Career Pathways Advisory Council, bringing together Elders, youth, and Indigenous organizations to guide program design. The resulting model introduced Indigenous-relevant content, wraparound supports, and a clear pathway from GED through training to supported tech internships.

The Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) partnered with Mitch to co-create curriculum for a digital skills program for Indigenous youth, including the development and naming of the INDIGITAL program. Mitch also supported program delivery in Sagamok First Nation and helped design a sustainable model for INDIGITAL 2.0, enabling the program’s expansion nationwide and increasing access to transferable, employable digital skills.