The gap no one talks about

Traditional education systems are great at teaching theory and exams, but the real world needs people who can solve problems, collaborate, think creatively, and work confidently in a digital environment. That’s a skills gap, and it affects all of us.

Whether you’re a young person, an employee, or an employer, you’ve likely seen the same challenge: people need experience to access opportunities, but need opportunities to gain experience.

d-lab closes that gap.

THE SOLUTION

how to become job-ready?

9 MONTHS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING

d-lab isn’t a classroom. There are no lectures. No exams. Instead, you’ll learn by doing, solving real problems, working in teams, and building a portfolio that proves what you can do.

Phase 1 (6 months): Learn and build

Daily hands-on challenges, coached by industry experts. You’ll work in teams to tackle real problems and build a portfolio of projects.

Phase 2 (3 months): Apply it for real

Join an innovation team at a real company. Work on real projects. Build real relationships. Many graduates get hired by their apprenticeship hosts.

d-lab's LEARNING OUTCOMES

Make effective use of the foundational literacies (financial, data, digital) in designing solutions in the new world of work
Develop the competencies of critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication and be able to manage risk and uncertainty
Develop the foundational character traits necessary for effective solution design, displaying resilience, courage, care, and curiosity, with high levels of integrity
Demonstrate fluency in design thinking, making use of a variety of tools & techniques as needed for effective collaboration, innovation, and human-centred design
Develop strong meta-learning capabilities and think in ways that are reflective and adaptive, exhibiting insights, metacognition, and a growth mindset

Design Thinking

Digital Literacy

Work Readiness

ONE MISSION

WORK READY FUTURES

d-lab offers a range of programmes designed to meet young people, partners, and coommunities where they are. From full time career journeys to short, targeted interventions and custom solutions.