TECHNATION in Edmonton

Edmonton has a booming tech sector, and TECHNATION has the resources to support employers. Whether you’re interested in wage subsidies, educational events, or free hiring resources, we’ve got you covered.

Explore our resources and events designed to support student work placements and help your business thrive – brought to you by TECHNATION, Canada’s largest technology association.

Wage Subsidies - Get up to 70% wage subsidies for your next student hire!

TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program

As part of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program supports businesses by financing their decision to hire a student for a work-term placement. The Program provides up to 70% of a student’s pay in wage subsidies to employers.

Why hire a student?

A low-risk, low-cost investment
An easy way to meet temporary resourcing needs
An effective way to recruit top talent
Create future tech leaders in Canada
Invite a fresh perspective on your business

Learn more and apply today.

FutureWave Conference - March 6 in Edmonton

FutureWave

FutureWave is TECHNATION’s annual Work-Integrated Learning conference exploring the future of the tech workforce in Canada. This year, FutureWave is coming to Edmonton to discuss ways in which we can support our future leaders with experiential learning opportunities. We invite you to be part of the conversation.

Date: March 6
Location: NorQuest College, Edmonton

Attendance is free, and registration is open now.

Learn more about FutureWave and register here.

Free Online Training Modules

LaunchPad

TECHNATION’s LaunchPad offers free e-learning modules for students and employers that cover the most in-demand workplace and leadership skills. Access learning modules, tools and resources to enhance experiences for your student employees and the leaders who supervise them.

Explore 20+ learning modules, including:

Building Resiliency and Positive Team Connections
Mental Health in the Workplace
Introduction to Project Management
Effective Mentorship
Creativity and Team Work

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Labour Market Information

CareerFinder is Canada’s go-to platform for emerging skills, salaries, job availability and training resources in high growth sectors.

View real-time Labour Market Information across the country with CareerFinder.

CareerFinder can help you:

Make informed career and training decisions
Access information on job demand, salary insights and hiring trends for over 300 job titles and tens of thousands of available jobs
Discover emerging skills in the job market
View job descriptions for different tech roles

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TECHNATION Membership

Tech leaders and innovators belong here. TECHNATION is Canada’s authoritative voice for the tech industry for over 60 years. Our members include organizations of all sizes in the Canadian tech industry.

Join TECHNATION as a member to gain advocacy, networking and professional development opportunities to help your business thrive nationally and compete globally. See more benefits that members enjoy here.

Learn about TECHNATION Membership

Employer Information & Resources

Find your next student hire with the help of these resources.

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Employer Ready LaunchPad

Access e-learning modules, tools, and resources to enhance experiences for your student employees.

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CareerFinder

Embark on a high-level exploration of tech roles in Canada, offering key insights into the most popular jobs at the country, province, and city levels, with a special focus on areas like Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

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