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Hiring talent with skills around artificial intelligence is a priority for a strong majority of employers in Canada, data from a new study suggests. In fact, employers are willing to pay 25% more to hire talent with AI skills, according to the study, conducted by research firm Access Partnership on behalf of Amazon Web Services. […]
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Tech Workers Upskilling to Fuel Career Trajectory as Job Market Shift
The tech industry is navigating a delicate balance in the post-pandemic era, where the adoption of hybrid work models has become as varied as the companies themselves. From fully remote teams to those favouring in-office presence, organizations are seeking to maintain productivity and team cohesion in an environment fraught with economic volatility. Within this context, […]
Thomson Reuters Invests Big Money to Remain at Forefront of AI Upskilling
In some ways, AI is still a niche. Of 38,000 specialties listed in LinkedIn’s taxonomy of skillsets, just over 100 are considered AI skills. Yet the truth is that AI is everywhere already and its presence is only growing. Thomson Reuters recently announced salient updates to its multi-year global strategy in generative artificial intelligence. The […]
How Upskilling Can Push Canada from AI Laggard to Forerunner
Canada launched the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy in 2017, the first of its kind in the country, building on the nation’s existing history of AI investments. Through this strategy, the 2021 federal budget saw a commitment of $185 million in spending on AI over five years. But is it enough? A new report analyzing adoption of […]
Upskilling One Solution to Closing Gender Gap in Tech
The 17th annual Global Gender Gap Index by the World Economic Forum, benchmarking gender parity across 146 countries, sheds light on the global and regional efforts to close gender gaps. The index takes into account various sectors such as health, education, economic participation and opportunity, and political empowerment. Globally, the gender gap is 68.4% closed […]
Why Upskilling Is So Important When Pursuing A Career In Technology
The field of technology is constantly evolving, and staying current with the latest trends and tools is essential for success in this field. This is where upskilling comes in. Upskilling refers to the process of learning new skills or improving existing ones to enhance your employability and advance your career. In this article, we will […]
Palette Skills Named Delivery Partner For $250 Million Upskilling for Industry Initiative
A competitive workforce is key to ensuring Canada’s economic growth, but as global and domestic labour trends accelerate, gaps are appearing between the demands of industry and the skillset of available workers. The Government of Canada is taking action to align the skills ecosystem with new industry demands. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, […]
Upskilling For A Career In Tech
As the war for tech talent continues, companies are feeling the pressure to offer exorbitant salaries in an effort to win out against their competitors. It’s a candidate’s market, with degree-holding software engineers having their pick of employment. But what about candidates that don’t have an official degree, but do have the right skills to […]
Uvaro’s Unique Tech Sales Training Platform Combines Education, Upskilling, and Support
Joseph Fung, Donna Litt, and Derek Hall were crestfallen after observing one too many stories of “career stagnation, dissatisfaction, and hamster-wheel jobs.” When Covid became a global reality, the market began to shift, and the need for proper training became more than just a common issue—it became crucial for the survival of the industry, according […]
Traction on Demand & MOSAIC Host Upskilling Program for Unemployed Newcomers & Indigenous Peoples
Traction Access, a tech skills training program from BC-based Traction on Demand is partnering with MOSAIC to provide soft skills training in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and support Indigenous people looking to enter the tech job force. The Fast Track to CRM is a four-month course running from June 28th to October 15th which […]