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One of the world’s largest technology titans this week unveiled an ambitious expansion in Canada, including upskilling talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. An announcement from Microsoft unveiled US$500 million worth of investment earmarked for scaling cloud computing and AI infrastructure and talent in Quebec over the next two years—which represents an […]
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Microsoft Opens New Headquarters In Toronto
Today, Microsoft was joined by Mayor John Tory to celebrate the official opening of its new Canadian headquarters in Toronto and significant investments the company has made over the past four years across Canada. Located at CIBC Square (81 Bay Street), the new 132,000 square foot facility spans four floors and comes equipped with cutting-edge […]
Eleven Tech Companies Looking For Canadian Talent In 2022
If someone asked you to guess which city in North America has the fastest growing technology market, you might guess San Francisco or Austin. But you’d be looking too far south. According to a recent Tech Talent Report, Toronto is actually North America’s fastest-growing technology market, and Vancouver isn’t far behind. High-growth companies across Canada have […]
B.C. Government Invests To Expand The Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator
In an effort to upskill thousands of Canadians, the Government of British Columbia is partnering with the Digital Technology Supercluster, NPower Canada, Microsoft Canada and Blueprint to collectively invest over $15 million to expand the Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator program in B.C. This investment will create equitable economic opportunity for up to 2,000 B.C. residents, between […]
Microsoft Expanding Vancouver Footprint, Adding 500 New Jobs
Today, Microsoft announced the creation of a new Data Innovation Centre of Excellence, increased local technical talent and the addition of a new Azure Edge Zone. The newly created Data Innovation Centre of Excellence will provide deep technical resources to help Canadian organizations harness the power of data and cloud technology to accelerate their digital […]
More Canadian Colleges & Universities Join Microsoft To Bolster Cloud Skills
Microsoft Canada has announced the addition of eight post-secondary institutions to the Canada Skills Program, bringing the total to 20 schools in six provinces across Canada. Launched last fall, the program allows students to acquire in-demand cloud, data and AI skills and Microsoft certifications alongside their institutions’ credentials, enhancing their employability as they enter the […]
Digital Technology Supercluster Launches Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered Canada’s economy and labour market. The increase in the need for digital skills has widened the ‘digital divide’ and skills gap, contributing to higher unemployment – especially for more vulnerable Canadians. In response Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster has announced its largest investment to date in developing in-demand digital talent […]
Microsoft & Amii Bring AI Expertise To Albertans Impacted By COVID-19
Microsoft and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) have teamed up to put forward $200,000 in scholarships in Amii’s Machine Learning Technician Certification I. The seats are being offered to Albertans whose employment has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 or those who come from communities that are underrepresented in STEM. “With the demand for AI […]
Over 300,000 Canadians Gain New Digital Skills With Microsoft
Over the past three months, over 10 million learners worldwide have gained new digital skills as part of Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub’s global skills initiative. The ambitious program was launched in June to provide access to digital skills for those experiencing economic impact caused by COVID-19. By reskilling workers impacted by COVID-19, Microsoft will continue to […]
Canadian Colleges & Universities Join Microsoft To Bolster Cloud Skills
Today, Microsoft Canada and 12 post-secondary institutions announced the Canada Skills Program. Launching this fall, the program will bolster the data & AI skills and employability of more than 4,500 students in diploma, degree and continuing education programs. The Canada Skills program provides opportunities for students to acquire in-demand digital skills and certifications enabling them […]