The demand for talent in the IT sector in Canada has seen incredible growth over the past 15 years. The current unemployment rate for professionals in this field is the lowest in history at 1.9% (by contrast, the overall unemployment rate in Canada is over 6.5%). Some trends in the workforce include a relatively aging workforce, 11% is over the age of 55 compared with 4% in 2001. The workforce is highly educated with the majority of the workforce having at least a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Finally, the workforce is also increasingly multi-cultural with 37% born outside of Canada.
About IT Connections
Information Technology (IT) Connections helps internationally-trained IT professionals pursue their careers in Canada. Participants learn Canadian IT-sector standards, terminology, and tips on how to enhance their job search. IT Connections was designed in close collaboration with key stakeholders – employers, professional associations and an academic institution.
Program Components:
- Effective job search strategies: market research techniques; resume development; interview skills; and, targeting your job search to companies that require your specific skills and experience
- Orientation to Canadian Workplace Culture and the expectations of employers in the sector
- Project Management for IT Professionals (PMP exam preparation)
- Agile Introduction and Methodology
- Guest speaking panels including volunteers from Accenture (program sponsor)
- Connections with IT employers
- Referrals to Speed Mentoring® and The Mentoring Partnership™
- Post-employment communication coaching, language coaching and document editing
Source: ACCES Employment
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