Canada is undergoing rapid growth fuelled by the world’s highest per capita immigration rate—and that is but one among several vectors of change impacting tech and talent across the country in 2024. The intense spread of A.I. technologies is a force to be reckoned with, with half of workforces needing to reskill over the next three years, an […]
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Does Canadian Prosperity Hinge on Building AI Tech and Upskilling Talent?
A strong majority of corporate leaders in Canada believe that the country’s future prosperity hinges on whether the nation can effectively address global disruptions or gets left behind on the global stage as powerful trends impact the broader landscape. This is according to research from Deloitte’s forward-thinking Future of Canada Centre, some of which was […]
Government Launches Nationwide Campaign to Help Canadians Upskill
Executives estimate that 40% of their workforce will need to reskill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years, an IBM survey found. As AI and automation continue to evolve, a large segment of the global workforce “will need to acquire new skills to remain relevant in their professions,” hiring […]
Growing Demand for AI Skills in Canada Spurs Upskilling Initiatives
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. […]
Government Investment of $16 Million Aims to Upskill Canadians for New Economy
Canada’s job market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, creating new opportunities and challenges. While hiring is down in Canada, growing companies still exist and need more skills-specific employees than ever to stay on course. Currently, however, nearly half of Canadians lack the literacy and digital skills that are increasingly necessary to succeed in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traction on Demand and MOSAIC Host Upskilling Program for Newcomers to Canada
Unemployment hit record highs in 2020, but tech continues to boom with 165,300 jobs added to the Canadian economy, a pace more than three times the national average. While BC’s unemployment rate rose in January, the need for scientific and technical workers increased with an additional 10,000+ jobs becoming available. The skyrocketing demand for tech […]
Investment of $4.6M to Support Skills Training and Job Creation in Tech Fields
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario is investing nearly $5 million toward supporting job creation and upskilling in technology fields. FedNor has unveiled a total investment of $4.6M across six strategic initiatives in Ontario, targeting sectors like defence and AI. The FedNor funding is “supporting Canada’s defence sector, skills training, and job creation,” […]