CALGARY, Alberta – April 16, 2026 – WeMaple has confirmed Fusion Collegiate as an official Brand Partner for WeMaple Special Presentation Part I, a documentary production advancing through Alberta’s Film and Television Tax Credit (FTTC) Program under the province’s Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JET) division.
Fusion Collegiate will be featured as part of the documentary’s broader narrative exploring innovation across Alberta — highlighting a transformative education model that bridges the gap between high school and real-world outcomes. The integration will focus on how Fusion Collegiate is redefining student success through early exposure to post-secondary education, skilled trades, career-aligned pathways, and the impacts quality education has on new technology and innovation in the province.
As a post-secondary preparatory institution, Fusion Collegiate delivers a differentiated learning experience that enables students to take university or college courses at no cost while still in high school, alongside hands-on, work-integrated learning opportunities. Through dual credit programming, apprenticeships, and direct industry exposure, students graduate not only with academic credentials, but with real-world skills, career direction, and in many cases, immediate income potential.
The model has demonstrated measurable impact — supporting students who may have previously lacked direction to transition into meaningful careers, including high-demand skilled trades and professional pathways. This approach aligns closely with provincial and national priorities around workforce development, youth employment, and education innovation.
“Fusion Collegiate stood out to us immediately because of the real, measurable transformation happening inside its classrooms — students who once felt uncertain about their future are now stepping into careers with clarity and confidence,” said Matt Keay, Founder of WeMaple. “This is more than education — it’s about restoring belief, building momentum, and unlocking human potential at exactly the moment it matters most.”
“At Fusion Collegiate, we exist to bridge the gap between high school and real life,” said Bradey Thompson, Principal & Co-Founder of Fusion Collegiate. “Too many students graduate without direction, confidence, or opportunity. We’ve built a model that changes that — giving students access to post-secondary courses, hands-on career pathways, and meaningful experiences that show them what’s possible.”
Thompson added that the decision to participate in the WeMaple documentary is rooted in both impact and scalability: “We opened the school to give students meaningful learning and purpose, and we’ve done remarkable work. A film like this has the potential to inspire other schools, support government alignment around collegiate programming and skilled trades education, and strengthen our ability to access philanthropic support as we continue to grow.”
Fusion Collegiate’s participation as a Brand Partner reflects the evolving scope of WeMaple Special Presentation Part I, which brings together organizations driving measurable outcomes across Alberta’s economic and social landscape. These integrations are designed as subject-matter contributions to the documentary’s narrative arc and do not alter editorial control or authorship.
WeMaple Special Presentation Part I builds on the foundation of the WeMaple series — previously supported through the Alberta Media Fund’s Alberta Made Production Grant — and represents an evolution toward larger-scale, internationally distributed storytelling at the intersection of education, workforce development, and innovation.
About WeMaple
WeMaple is a film production company that collaborates with grassroots Canadians to tell extraordinary stories. Founded by Business on Camera in 2017, WeMaple has evolved into a single-purpose production entity focused on showcasing Canada’s most compelling narratives across innovation, resilience, and leadership. The platform continues to expand its reach through documentary storytelling that connects audiences, industries, and global opportunities.
About Fusion Collegiate
Fusion Collegiate is a post-secondary preparatory high school focused on helping students graduate with clarity, confidence, and a defined path forward. Through dual credit programming, work-integrated learning, apprenticeships, and direct post-secondary engagement, Fusion equips students with real-world experience and career momentum before they leave high school. Its mission is to ensure every student is prepared — academically, professionally, and personally — to succeed in the next stage of life.
Contact
Matt Keay
Executive Producer, WeMaple
+1-403-689-8485
mattkeay@businessoncamera.com
