A study released this month shows a widening gap between career skillsets and workforce training. The report, commissioned by InceptionU and conducted by RKI, suggests that Canadian companies risk losing top talent unless they elevate professional development beyond basic compliance and invest in building real capabilities. Canada as a country is currently seeking to grow […]
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Calgary Companies Collaborate to Empower Emerging Tech Talent in Alberta
InceptionU is among organizations fuelling the next generation of tech talent within Alberta. The nonprofit builds learning solutions to address skills gaps in a rapidly changing digital economy. “Our programs are designed to build competencies individuals need for the future of work,” the company states online. “Programs are immersive, discovery-driven, and experience-based in an environment […]
Alberta Looks to Innovate Through Growing Pains as Tech Momentum Surges in Calgary
Alberta is home to one of Canada’s largest technology and startup hubs. The Calgary region in particular breeds top-notch startups who receive substantial funding from a supportive local ecosystem. For example, fintech fledging Fillip raised capital from Calgary neighbours Thin Air Labs and 51 Ventures before earning top prize at Digital Commerce Bank Calgary’s inaugural Calgary Fintech Awards. […]
InceptionU, New Idea Machine Collab to Empower Entry-Level Tech Workers in Alberta
Two Alberta-based organizations are collaborating to solve a classic problem: How does one get hired if they lack experience and how does one gain experience if they can’t get hired? This situation is playing itself out in Calgary’s tech talent market as junior software developers graduate from rapid six-month re-training programs but struggle to find […]
InceptionU Hosts Demo Day To Connect New Talent And Employers
InceptionU is hosting a Demo Day on July 28th and tech companies – from across the country – are invited to attend the online event to view and interact with burgeoning tech talent. This will be InceptionU’s 8th cohort to finish their Full Stack Developer program. Demo Day is the culmination of 6 months of […]
Calgary’s InceptionU Can Make You A Designer
Calgary’s InceptionU is launching a Full Stack Designer program this fall. This is a 6 month, full-time learning journey that allows you to dive deep into the User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) design, and testing. Ultimately, you will gain the competence to deliver a meaningful design. Led by an on-site team of industry professionals, […]
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 […]