Ottawa, ON — May 5, 2025. As the federal government calls for stronger investments in Canadian suppliers, Ottawa Education Group (OEG) is scaling rapidly to deliver future-ready, grant-eligible upskilling programs to businesses in Ottawa and across Canada. From soft skills leadership to applied AI and immersive VR, OEG’s customized modules are built for the real-world needs of Canadian businesses.
Designed to support both small and large organizations, OEG’s corporate training may be eligible for partial or full cost coverage through OEG’s funding and grant partners. For example, SMEs based in Ontario with under 100 employees may be funded up to 100%, which is great news for SMEs impacted financially by the recent pandemic, convoy protest, supply chain issues, talent war, and tariff changes.
“We make it easy,” said Harry Sharma, President and COO, OEG. “No bureaucracy, no complications—just practical, effective upskilling that empowers our local labour force and drives tangible business outcomes. We can also refer clients to funding and grant partners who provide options to reduce, offset, or finance the cost of training.”
OEG operates a state-of-the-art learning hub at Lansdowne, supported by an agile team of top-ranked facilitators who can accommodate both in-class and virtual learning experiences. Co-created with clients, OEG’s fully customizable upskilling programs are backed by decades of academic experience, industry insight and applied research.
While OEG’s local footprint is central to its story, the broader economic landscape makes its work even more urgent. BDO Canada’s 2025 productivity report highlights the connection between Canada’s lagging productivity and the need for digital transformation, operational optimization, and upskilling to remain globally competitive. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s Welch LLP Business Growth Survey (2024) reported that only 39% of businesses expect the market for their business sector to improve, which underscores the importance of retaining well-skilled talent to navigate periods of economic uncertainty and volatility.
“Business owners are being pulled in many directions, but waiting too long to build capability is a risk—especially as the Intelligence Age accelerates workforce expectations, competitive pressure, and business transformation,” said Sharma. “Skills gaps aren’t future problems … they’re now problems.”
About OEG
Ottawa Education Group (OEG) is a Canadian EdTech company specializing in future-proofing businesses for the Intelligence Age. Based in the heart of the Glebe, OEG blends academic expertise, applied research, and industry insight to deliver accessible, fully customizable upskilling programs. The organization also connects clients to grant and financing partners, with up to 100% funding coverage available for eligible SMEs with under 100 employees. OEG is powered by an agile team of facilitators and operates a state-of-the-art learning hub at Lansdowne.
For more information, please contact:
Andrée Paige
Media Relations for the Ottawa Education Group
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