Skills for Hire
Skills for Hire Atlantic is a 20-week career-building program designed to up-skill individuals to become qualified and ready to contribute to an innovative technology industry. Participants will develop valuable skills, a solid foundation, and the confidence they need to find meaningful job opportunities, helping them thrive in Atlantic Canada's tech sector. Funded by the Government of Canada's Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program.
Technical Skill Building
- Options include Data Analyst or Web Development training
- Certifications completed
- Live sessions & direct one-on-one support offered through teaching assistants
Career Development
- Career support with cover letter and resume writing, LinkedIn, interview practice, and networking
- Assistance building a career plan
- One-on-one support sessions with career strategies
Industry Connections
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Virtual industry panels
- Career advice from people working in the sector
- Industry mentorship through Connector Programs and partners
Community Partner Involvement
Community partnerships add significant value to the Skills for Hire Atlantic program. We are very interested in discussing joint goals and potential opportunities for collaboration with community partners across all four provinces.
Examples of partnership opportunities include:
- Share and promote this program across your networks, social channels, and through your newsletters
- Offer feedback on learning accommodations and needs
- Recommend this program to your clients who are interested in exploring a career within the tech sector
- Share the opportunity with members of your tech sector to help secure jobs for our graduates