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Canada is facing a shortage of skilled cyber security workers, and a new report from Upskill Canada and Deloitte found that Canada’s cyber sector is growing rapidly, with total employment in the cyber security sector close to 139,000 in 2022, representing a 12.2% increase from the previous year. Lighthouse Labs is on the ground trying to […]
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The Maple Tech Exit: Canada’s Brain Drain Crisis
A staggering statistic was recently revealed – U.S. tech workers make 46% more than their Canadian counterparts. Amidst a cost of living plight, Canada’s highly-skilled tech talent is flocking south with the promise of higher salaries and opportunities for career advancement. One of the most significant challenges faced in Canada is the limited number of […]
In-Person Job Fairs Return to Toronto in February 2024
Techtalent.ca’s popular in-person job fairs are returning in the new year and our first city location will be where we left off in 2020—Toronto. Our last in-person job fair took place on February 26, 2020 at Steam Whistle Brewing. Throughout the evening, hiring execs from a dozen companies pitched a crowd of 800+ job seekers […]
Equip Yourself With Mental Health Strategies for Your Job Search
Job hunting can be overwhelming. Rejections, uncertainty, and self-doubt can take a toll on your mental health, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. This week Mental Health Works, in partnership with Lighthouse Labs, is hosting a webinar on strategies to promote mental wellness for job seekers. Don’t let job-seeking drain your mental […]
Lighthouse Labs Powers Aspiring Tech Pros in Canada with ICT Boost
Labour shortages have given rise to opportunities across Canadian tech, according to the Government of Canada. The need for workers with digital skills only continues to grow, affirms Lighthouse Labs, whose founders believe there’s “never been a better time to change careers, and break into the tech industry.” In a world increasingly powered by code, […]
Lighthouse Labs Reveals Promising Student Outcomes in Latest Report
Tech education leader Lighthouse Labs has released the results from its 2022 Student Outcomes Report. The Lighthouse Labs Career Services team supported over 570 graduates looking for jobs from January 2022 to March 2023. The report highlights employment outcomes from its Web Development, Data Science, and Cyber Security bootcamps, including graduation rates, employment status and average […]
Lighthouse Labs Secures $21 Million To Equip Over 1,700 Canadians With ICT Skills
Tech education leader Lighthouse Labs is launching a new initiative named ICT Boost with some serious financial backing from the Federal Government. Funded in part by Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), Lighthouse Labs will receive just over $21 million to lead a consortium of partner post-secondary institutions, as well as industry and community organizations, […]
Searching for the Next Wave of Tech Talent? It’s Already In-House
Canada is facing a critical skills gap crisis. Over the next ten years, nine out of 10 jobs will require digital skills. The economy has created a bidding war for talent with these critical skills, increasing the cost and risk of external recruitment. To meet skills demands both now and in the future, business leaders […]
Lighthouse Labs Alumni Continue Lineage of Success with 96% Employment Rate and Oversize Raises
Lighthouse Labs cofounder Jeremy Shaki points out that, at the time when his startup first launched back in 2013, a typical program to become a professional software developer took an average of three years. “That’s way too long for adults who are looking to make big changes in their lives,” he argues. “We can’t all […]
Empowering Women in Cyber
Today, September 1st, is International Women in Cyber Day. Cyber roles are some of the most in-demand tech positions in Canada. Over 3,000 Canadian jobs are currently available in cyber security, but despite the growth in this sector, women remain underrepresented. In a recent Deloitte report, 73% of Canadian companies reported increasing their […]