Tech education leader Lighthouse Labs has announced their last Essential Skills sessions of the ICT Boost project. Designed to empower the participants with valuable skills for professional success, the upcoming workshops include The Professional Power of Self-Awareness and The Art of Introduction. The workshops will help attendees acquire key skills for strategic job searching and learn […]
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Techtalent.ca’s Most Read Articles of 2023
It’s fair to say 2023 was an improvement on 2022. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Not surprisingly, Techtalent.ca had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2023. As we look forward to an even […]
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 event will be where we left off in 2020—Toronto. Throughout the evening at Steam Whistle Brewing, hiring execs from a dozen companies pitched a crowd of 800+ job seekers on why they’re the best employer in the room—it was a night of […]
Lighthouse Labs Launches Intensive 12-Week Cyber Security Bootcamp in Response to Growing Demand
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 […]
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 on why […]
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 […]