Future Talent Financing
TECHNATIONs Career Ready Program is collaborating with Alterna Savings (Alterna) on a pilot program designed to reduce barriers for Black entrepreneurs and increase Black representation in Canada’s tech industry. This program offers financing options for eligible employers looking to hire diverse talent and build a more inclusive tech workforce.
Alterna’s Community Microfinance Program provides businesses that are often excluded from traditional financing with access to capital and affordable financial products and services, enabling them to hire and onboard new employees as they continue to grow their businesses.
In addition to accessing the loan program, employers hiring a student for a tech-immersive work placement may apply for a wage subsidy reimbursement from TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program. Eligible employers who hire a Black student, or a student who identifies as being part of an under-represented group, will receive an increased wage subsidy of up to $7,000.
Access to Diverse Talent
Future Talent Financing connects businesses with a pool of skilled diverse students seeking tech roles. By participating, you contribute to building a more inclusive tech industry while gaining access to top talent.
Who Should Participate?
- Black entrepreneurs and business owners.
- Employers seeking to hire diverse tech talent.
- HR professionals and hiring managers in the tech industry.
- Organizations committed to advancing Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (EDI) in their workplaces.
Why Apply?
This initiative offers several unique advantages to reduce the cost of hiring for eligible employers:
- Access to a pool of ready-to-hire, highly motivated students with fresh perspectives and the latest tech skills.
- Access to financial advice and support to offset hiring and training costs through the Alterna Savings Community Microfinance Program and TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program.
- Become a part of developing the next generation of tech talent in a socially and financially responsible way, while championing diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
How to participate
- Review the Career Ready Program and Alterna Savings Eligibility Requirements.
- Click here to create a Career Ready Application.
- Once you’ve created your Career Ready application, contact the Career Ready team, let us know you’ve created an application and provide us with the Application ID #.
- A Career Ready Program Coordinator will direct you to Alterna’s Community Microfinance team to begin the loan application process.
Have questions? Contact us!
Career Ready Program:
Madison Edwards
medwards@technationcanada.ca
Alterna Savings:
Jean Barrett
jean.barrett@alterna.ca
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