EXCELLENCE AWARDEE: Best Service Provider of the Year

Thrive Career Wellness Inc.

Jeffrey Doucet

CEO, Co-Founder

Mission-driven software entrepreneur focused on building software to help individuals advance their lives. Jeff launched Thrive in 2014 to help individuals advance their careers. Eight years later, Thrive is a team of 80+ individuals globally that help individuals advance their careers in the public and private sectors. In the role of CEO, the number one priority is ensuring that our users and customers receive a delightful user experience that helps decrease time to employment and drive user satisfaction.

CEO, Co-Founder

Jeffrey Doucet

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As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Thrive is a career wellness platform designed to help people advance their careers. Everyone deserves a job that they love, where they can grow, and fulfill their potential. That is how Thrive defines achieving career wellness. Organizations of all sizes work with Thrive to simplify their outplacement, redeployment, and career management needs to give employees a competitive advantage in advancing their careers. This includes public sector organizations and governments who partner with Thrive to integrate digital solutions into their existing employment services ecosystems. The one-stop platform connects and bridges the gaps between the individual, employers, career service providers, and the broader employment ecosystem. Thrive combines the best of traditional career coaching, globally leading learning and development platforms, and a suite of proprietary software such as the AI-powered Career Path Explorer, resume builders, skills comparison, and job management tools. The unique approach and marketplace model offer HR teams and their organizations true flexibility, reduced complexity, and cost-effectiveness. Thrive’s success is attributed to the laser focus on driving outcomes and positive experiences for all end-users, employers, and employees alike.

Tristan Toye

CTO, Co-Founder

A technology innovator who values user-centric design. Highly experienced and accomplished technology leader with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing innovative solutions in fast-paced startup environments. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on new technology trends to drive business growth and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. Passionate about supporting others in their careers and helping people advance their goals.

CTO, Co-Founder

Tristan Toye