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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, […]
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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 […]
Canadian Execs Offer Advice to Gen Z and Millennials Founders for Tough Times
Turbulent times have arrived: A storm comprised of pandemic hysteria, inflation and recession fears, supply chain issues, spiralling housing costs, widespread layoffs—the list goes on. By 2025, half the workforce is expected to consist of Gen Z and Millennials, most of whom have never dealt with such cumulative chaos. To navigate such a volatile market, […]
How Canadian Tech Talent Can Protect Themselves in the Face of Industry-Wide Layoffs
Over the past two months, there have been several layoffs in the tech sector, and while many of the current layoffs are coming from U.S. companies, some say the tech sector in Canada will be hit hard. With potential layoffs and hiring freezes looming, the tech industry needs to know the potential impact on their […]
Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Data Challenge Starts April 11th
It’s no secret that Lighthouse Labs is passionate about making tech more accessible to a wider swath of people. The ongoing digital revolution presents so many opportunities for people to accelerate in their current careers or change careers entirely. Skills like data analytics and web development have so much potential to push people towards greater, more rigorous […]
Learn How To Code With Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge
Starting November 22nd, Canadians can complete one challenge a day to develop a daily coding habit through Lighthouse Labs’ 21-Day Coding Challenge. Whether you’re a coding hobbyist or you’ve never laid eyes on a command line before, the 21-Day Coding Challenge will allow participants to learn how to code in a fun, free environment and […]
Lighthouse Labs Takes Coding Bootcamps Down Under
Vancouver-born Lighthouse Labs is going down under. The coding bootcamp is partnering with a leading Australian TAFE (technical and further education) institution to establish an Asia Pacific base in the country’s leading tech city, Melbourne. Victoria Minister for Economic Development Tim Pallas announced this week that Lighthouse Labs in partnership with Holmesglen TAFE will offer digital bootcamp […]
How To Leverage The Junior Developer Talent Pool To Build A Successful Team
The junior software developer talent pool continues to be the largest and most accessible source of talent, however it requires companies to know how to quickly and successfully ramp that talent up. Siloed, inconsistent and complicated developer practices make it hard to bring in junior talent and ensure they’re able to be productive and successful […]