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2022 Digital Future Summit

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Are you prepared for tomorrow’s dynamic digital economy? Discover what’s on the horizon, with curated thought leadership on business ideas, markets, policy, and best practices. Why Attend Canada’s socioeconomic prospects are at a crossroads in this globally competitive landscape. We need to have critical conversations about the choices we face, the trade-offs we make, and the policies we embrace to position Canada on the global stage. ICTC Horizon is the largest virtual summit of its kind, drawing over 3,000 participants, including industry leaders, policy makers, innovative thinkers, and community participants. Spend February 1st and 2nd with us and leave knowing how to prepare for our future. World-Class Speakers You’ll hear diverse perspectives from global and community leaders that have an eye on the horizon. Exclusive Interactivity We’re not just talking about Q&A sessions. Meet the speakers in exclusive breakout rooms, network with thought leaders, and be part of a real-time discussion about the future of our digital economy. Community Keep the conversations going after it’s all done and revisit your favourite talks and content.

ICTC’s WIL Digital Student Wage Subsidy Information Session

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Wage subsidy support for hiring students. ICTC’s WIL Digital student wage subsidy program currently provides up to $7500 per eligible student and has supported more than 500 students across Atlantic Canada this year in full and part- time positions of varying duration. Join ICTC’s Atlantic coordinator, Tim Perron, at one of the WIL Digital workshops this spring to hear more about this program and how it can help you make student part of your talent strategy. The next workshop session is March 11 with Melanie Little, CEO & Founder of NS Startup vLife. Melanie will share her experience of hiring her first student and talk about the ICTC application process. Don't miss this session and be sure to check out the vLife site at https://vlifeapp.ca/

ICTC’s WIL Digital Student Wage Subsidy Information Session

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Join ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 expected to be available this summer for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. Special Guest on March 18, Liza Robinson, Team Lead for ICTC’s application review team, will join me for a panel discussion about how you can help ensure your application is processed quickly Register here for the session that fits your schedule, Fridays at 3:00 Atlantic until April 29 (excepting Good Friday).

Wage Subsidies for IT talent

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Need Tech Talent? Like wage subsidies? don't miss this event! About this event If you are looking for IT talent take a close look at this program from ICTC. We are offering mid-career professionals transitioning from the Oil & Gas sector into tech together with a wage subsidy of up to $7000 to help you decide if they would be a great addition to your team. Currently available for initial 3-4 subsidized month work terms are recently upskilled Cloud Developers. Available to start in August and September there will be talent recently upskilled in Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Product Marketing and IT Network Management. If hiring a mid-career professions like Dylan, a P. Eng with several years of experience as a project engineer who has transitioned to cloud development sounds interesting, don't miss this event.

An Equitable Rebound for People of Colour and Newcomers – Nova Scotia

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Event Information ​COVID-19 has turned work life upside down. The past two years have not been kind, and work situations have changed for almost everyone. We all have our own work stories, including ups and downs, work-from-home struggles, and even the halting of businesses and loss of jobs. There are countless ways in which each of our work journeys may not have gone as expected. ​​Join ICTC on August 16th at 5:30 pm and connect with fellow Nova Scotia residents as we discuss overcoming work barriers and making a professional rebound. ​​This meetup is for Black Canadians, People of Colour, and Newcomers to share experiences over the last two years, discuss needs and challenges, and hear about career advancement and growth pathways. ​​*A $20 Amazon gift card will be provided as an honorarium to participants who actively engage in this event's discussion. ​​Let's kick off a more equitable rebound! ​​What to expect: An open session where participants can propose topics they are interested in and discuss them with other people in similar situations. We will also invite community partners (such as organizations serving Black Canadians, People of Colour, and Newcomers) who may have advice or resources for participants. ​​​Location: Volta […]