AFRICAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OTTAWA

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When the ACAO discovered OWL, the timing couldn't have been better. The charity provides support, resources, and advocacy to empower individuals and families of African descent—and it was searching for a digital platform to help it fulfill its mission.

In addition to supporting people of African descent in the Ottawa area, ACAO fosters cultural awareness and inclusivity within the community. So charity leader Hector Addison was thrilled to discover that there is a free online platform to equip his team members with skills and knowledge they need.

How we discovered OWL

An OWL rep reached out by email, but the offer of a free eLearning platform and free content sounded too good to be true. Thankfully, it is true!

How we are using OWL

We use OWL for many different purposes, including board training, volunteer orientation, and staff onboarding. The platform has enhanced the efficiency of our operations by providing a centralized platform for training and development. It has streamlined our processes, improved the quality of our training initiatives, and enabled us to track progress and performance.

Our favourite courses so far are...

  1. Board Governance in the Non-Profit Sector
  2. People-Focused Leadership Series
  3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

What we want other charities to know

OWL has helped us reduce administrative burdens associated with traditional training methods, and the fact that it’s totally FREE is makes it indispensable to charities like ours. The switch from our old LMS instantly saved us more than $10k in platform and content fees. We wish we had known about OWL earlier!

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With OWL's user-friendly interface and well-curated course modules, we can now facilitate continuous and consistent learning and development for our team.

Hector Addison

African Canadian Association of Ottawa

December 31, 2024
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX: DCBO) , a leading provider of learning platforms with a foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, has teamed up with Intercap Impact, a division of Intercap Equity Inc. (Intercap), to create OWL (Open World Learning Inc.), a free e-learning platform designed for small Canadian and US charities and nonprofits. This partnership will remove the cost barrier associated with e-learning, a challenge many smaller charities and nonprofit organizations face. Using OWL, powered by Docebo, eligible organizations will now be able to build stronger teams and empower staff, volunteers, and board members with essential e-learning in key areas, including HR Compliance, DEI, Mental Health, Board Governance, Leadership, professional development, and more. “When it comes to online learning, charitable organizations with small budgets have been left behind—until now,” said Randi Myers, Director of Impact at Intercap. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer the award-winning Docebo learning platform to help them build skills and talent, and save time and money.” Docebo CEO Alessio Artuffo shares, "With OWL, we are turning our belief in the limitless power of learning into action. This collaboration removes the cost barrier and extends high-quality training to organizations doing critical work on tight budgets.” He adds, “By providing smaller charitable and nonprofit organizations access to e-learning they couldn't otherwise afford, we're unlocking the potential of learning for all." The new CSR initiative will be formally announced on October 22, 2024 at the 6th annual Partnership Conference in Toronto, where Intercap Chairman and CEO Jason Chapnik will join Randi Myers in introducing OWL to Canadian corporate and nonprofit professionals. The partnership underscores Docebo’s commitment to CSR and to leveraging technology and innovation for social good. By enabling charitable organizations to focus on their missions while strengthening their teams, Docebo and Intercap are bridging the digital gap and making a lasting, positive impact in communities across Canada and the US. About OWL OWL (Open World Learning) offers access to free e-learning powered by Docebo. OWL is designed and funded by Intercap Impact, the CSR branch of Intercap, a merchant bank that invests in technology-focused startups. Charities and nonprofits with less than 300 active users per month can join OWL at www.owl.inc or www.join.owl.inc or download the OWL - Open World Learning app on the App Store and Google Play. About Docebo Docebo (NASDAQ:DCBO; TSX:DCBO) is redefining the way enterprises leverage technology to create and manage content, deliver training, and measure the business impact of their learning programs. With Docebo’s end-to-end learning platform, organizations worldwide are equipped to deliver scaled, personalized learning across all their audiences and use cases, driving growth and powering their business. Learn why businesses around the world love Docebo by visiting our customer stories page. For information, interviews, and images, please contact: Adrin Machado Marketing & Design Specialist adrin@owl.inc Source: Docebo
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By Randi Myers July 11, 2024
DEI has become a popular buzzword, but how well do you grasp the concepts of Diversity Equity and Inclusion? Enrol in free DEI courses on OWL to enhance your charity or nonprofit mission.
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