TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program / Calgary Wage Subsidy 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.

As part of a new initiative exclusive to Calgary employers, an enhanced subsidy is available. The Calgary Wage Subsidy Program provides up to 80% 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

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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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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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