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Curiosity to Careers: Helping Youth Discover Their Future in STEM
STEM careers are in demand but too often, young people lack knowledge about their options. Hands-on experiences and role models can help. Youth can’t aspire to careers they don’t understand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations are projected to keep growing, and on average, they pay more than non-STEM careers. But when youth explore...
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The Future of STEM Is Bold, Tech-Enabled, and Deeply Human.
With a mission rooted in equity and innovation, Founder of Virtual Gurus – Bobbie Racette is proving that the next wave of tech is powered by empathy, adaptability, and purpose. You’ve built Virtual Gurus into a thriving tech platform – what inspired you to start it? I started Virtual Gurus out of necessity. As an...
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Why Exploring Pharma Is a Smart Career Move Today
With its diversity of dynamic and rewarding career paths, the pharma industry offers abundant opportunity. The pharmaceutical industry is a great place to be for ambitious young professionals with an interest in business and STEM. Canada’s pharma sector employs over 110,000 people and contributed $18.4 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022. It’s also one of...
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Capgemini Canada — Letting Employees Create the Future They Want
The ability to be entrepreneurial, creative, and continuously learn and grow are some of the reasons digital workers are choosing Capgemini. It’s an exciting time to be in the tech space. “Canada is at an inflection point where we need to double down on our key industries and the skills to leverage the technologies that...
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CyberSec Talent Shortage: A Global Challenge in Need of Urgent Answers
Sumit Bhatia, Director of Innovation and Policy at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, discusses how future-forward talent strategies can help address the cybersecurity challenge. In a time of impending stagflation and economic volatility, where businesses and personal lives have shifted increasingly online, cybersecurity has become one of our country’s most pressing concerns. To combat this growing threat,...
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Addressing Canada’s Digital Skills Supply Shortage in IT
Canada’s digital skills supply shortage is a critical issue. Here’s what educators, employers, and the government can do to find solutions. Canada is experiencing a digital skills supply shortage, with about 70 percent of businesses in Canada struggling to obtain talent with the skills it requires. There’s currently significant demand for information technology(IT)-skilled talent, but the industry...
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Helping More Canadians Thrive in the Growing Digital Economy
Microsoft’s educational initiatives are empowering Canadians with the essential skills they need to succeed in the digital economy and future workforce. Adopting digital technologies supported Canada’s economic resilience during COVID-19, and as the Canadian economy bounces back post-pandemic, it’s clear that the use of technology isn’t slowing down. In fact, Canada’s economic recovery and future...
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Advancing Women Is Good for Everyone: New HVAC-R Organization
Due to a slew of socioeconomic factors, jobs in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) are not traditionally regarded as roles for women. For exactly this reason, a forward-thinking group of female industry professionals formulated the new Women in HVAC-R Canada organization. Their mission is to promote the advancement and inclusion of women in...
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Careers in Trades and Technology? Consider Inclusive Top Institute
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a polytechnic institute that offers top-of-the-line tech-based training in trades. SAIT proudly provides students and apprentices with current industry-standard curriculum in exceptional facilities. Their programs integrate in-class learning with practical, hands-on experience, giving their graduates a competitive edge. They have more than 30 trades programs adhering to...
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How Women Can Spark Change in the Welding Industry
CWB Welding Foundation discusses how diversity in the welding industry ensures a brighter future. Skilled tradespeople have long been the backbone of Canada’s economy, but one of the main challenges facing the sector is the underrepresentation of women. There isn’t enough awareness around apprenticeships and the types of careers that are available. The CWB Welding...
