The B.C. government announced today that is investing $15 million in the Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) to prioritize under-represented people in the technology sector. The ISI, through the StrongerBC Future Leaders program, offers $5,000 for up to 3,000 paid placements at businesses in B.C. that are hiring for tech or tech-related roles. The funding supplements the salary […]
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Transition into Tech Encourages Women To Explore Tech Careers
Northeastern University in Vancouver is hosting a virtual Transition into Tech event next week in collaboration with Athena Pathways in an effort to encourage more women (and the community in general) to explore a career in tech. The session kicks off with an all-women industry panel, followed by a tech program highlight from B.C. academic institutions including UBC, SFU, BCIT […]
Government Fund’s Elevate Talent To Support Underrepresented Workers In Tech
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, has announced an investment of over $5.8 million for Elevate to launch a new and innovative job success program, Elevate Talent. The program promises to reskill 5,300 job seekers from underrepresented communities, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, and Francophone professionals in […]
Women In Tech Sales Hosts Virtual Career Fair
Are you looking for your next career move in tech sales, channels or customer success? Do your friends tell you that you should be in sales but you don’t know where to start? Whether you are actively looking for your next challenge, or are curious about the hiring landscape, attending Women In Tech Sales virtual […]
Hootsuite Is Shutting Down The Entire Company For A Mental Health Week
The pandemic reminded us all how important mental health is. In 2020, as the pandemic surged across the globe, everyone went home. In-person interactions were cancelled, each to be replaced by a digital counterpart. But with increased time spent in hyper-digital spheres, we also saw a rise in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty. Vancouver’s Hootsuite […]
Calgary’s InceptionU Can Make You A Developer
Interested in learning more about becoming a software developer? Calgary’s InceptionU is offering a 6-month rapid re-skilling program and they’re hosting a virtual open house next week where you can learn more. The Evolve Full Stack Developer program combines tech and essential skills to help Calgarians be “future fit” for a variety of jobs in […]
Get A Free Online Diversity & Inclusion Tool for Your Business
HR Tech Group has launched a free online resource for Canada’s technology industry that provides access to more than 300 best-in-class Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) resources and tools. The D&I Resource HUB has been in development since 2019, and builds on eight years of sector stakeholder engagement, labour market information projects & strategy development. The […]
Google Canada Commits $2 Million to Reskill Job Seekers for New Careers in Technology
Today Google Canada announced a $2 million commitment in digital skills to train job seekers in Canada for new careers in technology in under six months. The support includes a three-year Google.org grant to NPower Canada to deliver Google Career Certificate programs and to deploy 5,000 need-based scholarships to access the program. Google Career Certificates prepare job seekers for new, high-demand careers in […]
TalentMinded Hosts Virtual Women in Tech Sales Boot Camp
Registration is now open for the next cohort of the Women in Tech Sales Virtual Bootcamp, happening June 14th – 18th. Since 2019 the Women in Tech Sales Bootcamp has helped insert over 170 diverse, eager, and sales-ready talent into the Canadian Tech Ecosystem. During the week of bootcamp, you will learn the art […]
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 […]