Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) has just announced a strategic partnership with Best Buy Canada, aimed at removing barriers and improving access to essential technology for students from underrepresented communities. This partnership will provide students with the necessary devices to successfully complete their training and enter the workforce with confidence. The initiative is a collaboration between the Canadian […]
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Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada
As our nation’s major technology hubs continue to grow, Canada boasts more tech workers than ever. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the country, Tech Talent Canada leans on experts in the field and professionally sourced data to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Our last Expert Wisdom roundup […]
Lifelong Learning Fills Talent Shortages
Talent shortages across Canada have become an increasingly pervasive issue across various sectors. The shortage has been attributed to a number of factors including an ageing population, reduced immigration, and the shift to remote work. But one reason that speaks loudly to us is the high demand for new skills and expertise. The rapid integration […]
Upskill Program Arms Young Canadians with In-Demand Digital Skills
Jelly Academy and Career Education Society have teamed up to provide secondary students in BC with the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Available via Workforce Training Certifications, this on-demand course will help students gain an in-depth understanding of the most crucial aspects of digital marketing, including social media, public relations, search engine optimization, Google Ads and Analytics, and […]
Three Online Programs to Boost Sales Skills in Canada
Sales professionals are the “heartbeat of every company,” according to Salesforce, driving revenue that ensures sustainability of a business. If you can sell stuff, you generate revenue for a company. And trust us: they like that! However, research shows many in the field consider their profession more challenging than ever. And, according to the Canadian Professional Sales Association, […]
Teaching Digital Marketing Skills Will Fuel Entrepreneurs in Canada
The digital marketing field is growing rapidly—and for good reason. According to a recent Statistica report, 96.5% of Canada’s population is on the internet. Cell phones are no longer solely for calls and text messages. These devices are how we get our information. For entrepreneurs, this is good and bad all at once. Those who […]
Critical Skills Needed to Land Today’s Hottest Roles in Canadian Tech
Despite economic uncertainty and global hiring slowing down, a recent global survey from LinkedIn reveals that 60% of professionals are considering a new job this year—driven by the desire for bigger salaries as the cost-of-living increases. The survey found that 38% desire higher pay while also revealing that 30% are looking to pursue a better […]
Latest Jelly Academy Program Designed to Create B2B Sales Professionals
According to the Canadian Professional Sales Association, 75% of companies have reported finding difficulty finding qualified sales professionals. Jelly Academy announced this month that it has partnered with Shane Gibson, founder of the Professional Sales Academy, in an effort to address this void. The Vancouver-born Jelly Academy, which recently won a Technology Impact Award, partnered […]
Reducing the effects of The Great Resignation on Digital Roles
With many experiencing a rise in their costs of living, long-lasting job dissatisfaction, and changing safety standards, many Canadians are leaving their jobs for other opportunities. This period, beginning early in 2021, has been dubbed “The Great Resignation”. To learn more about how companies have been affected and how they are pivoting to increase employee […]