The Coaching to Career program is a new pilot in Toronto that matches Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) with businesses and mentors with experience in Ontario’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The Coaching to Career program, funded in part by the Canadian and Ontario Governments, is considered to be the last stage of ICTC’s Programs…
Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Program is a training and skills development program for unemployed or underemployed internationally educated ICT professionals. The program is funded by the Government of Ontario and considered a part of the Canadian Government Funding for Recognizing Foreign Credentials. The IWES program supports businesses interested in recruiting and hiring these pre-screened,…
Small businesses across Canada can attest to the necessity of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in managing resources, tracking productivity, scheduling workflow, and reporting on all quantifiable data throughout the company. Whether your company is looking to integrate a new ERP system or upgrade and customize an existing ERP system, there are several Canadian…
The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) is the flagship program of the regional economic development agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). NODP features several programs and initiatives to stimulate economic investment and innovation in Northern Ontario communities. NODP Program Funding Grants for Small Business Development The Northern Ontario Development Program features 3 key initiatives that provide…
View more recent Hiring & Training Programs Employment Ontario provides networking services and Canadian Government funding for small business to attract, train, and hire unemployed Ontarians looking for valuable work experience. The Employment Service program is one of many Canadian Government Incentives for Hiring & Training Skilled Workers. Employment Services for Businesses Looking to Hire…
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) has teamed up with Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (IION) to develop the Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program (SFEP). SFEP offers non-repayable grant funding for small business owners in Northern Ontario to expand their sales and product offerings through several funded activities. Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program (SFEP) –…
The Waterloo Region is home of some of the most innovative companies, organizations, and institutions in the country. The key to the region’s success is their ability to invest in innovation and develop new products and services through scientific research and experimental development. The Canadian Government realizes the potential of the region and offers several…
The face of the modern business community is changing, and in today’s web-based culture, it is near impossible for a business to thrive without an online presence. As Google replaces the Yellow Pages, search engines become a global business directory and a ‘one-stop-shop’ for users scouring the Internet for wants and needs. Without an established…
The AgriInnovation Program (AIP) is one of three new programs that were announced earlier this month at the Canadian Government funding conference announcing the New Growing Forward 2 Policy Framework. AgriInnovation will support research institutions and Canadian SMEs with the development and commercialization of new and innovative agri-food/agriculture related products and technologies. AgriInnovation Program Details…
For the past six years, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has awarded the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence to Ontario’s leading innovators in the agri-food sector. The award provides cash prizes ranging from $5k – $75k to 50 individual award winners as recognition for their accomplishments and to leverage…