Since 2012, SOSCIP has supported innovative research projects by pairing academic and industry researchers with access to advanced computing technologies and resources to address common industry challenges. SOSCIP consortium members include 15 of Ontario’s most research-intensive academic institutions, Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE), and IBM Canada Ltd. as SOSCIP’s lead industry partner. About SOSCIP SOSCIP supports…
Alberta is Canada’s second largest tech hub, however businesses across the province often find it difficult to commercialize their innovative technologies and products. This is mainly because employers lack the internal talent required to bring their ideas to market. To address this issue, the Government of Alberta has introduced funding programs like the Industry Commercialization…
In Alberta access to skilled labour continues to be a challenge for many employers. An alarming finding in a 2017 Government of Alberta report concluded that the province’s job vacancy rate is one of the highest in Canada. To address this challenge, the Government of Alberta has introduced funding programs, such as the Alberta Innovates…
For over 30 years, Multi-Health Systems (MHS) Inc. has solidified its position as a market leader in psychological assessments and mental diagnostic solutions. The company’s devotion to market innovation has led to the creation of internationally accepted solutions, including Conners suite of ADHD assessments, the Level of Service suite of assessments, and the Emotional Quotient…
Canada’s advanced technology sector is facing a shortage of technical talent and immediate action is needed to reduce this labour gap. With so much growth in emerging industries, including software engineering and web development, companies need qualified personnel who can develop and use these technologies in innovative ways. If this shortage in technical skills talent…
Generational gaps can create challenges for businesses, forcing businesses to adapt to the expectations imposed by younger generations. Currently, millennials make up 24% of the global population and are actively changing the ways in which businesses must operate. Like the generations before them, millennials have established their own work ethics and preferred methods of communication….
The Government of Canada recently made policy changes to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Among the announced changes, the program’s ‘4-in, 4-out’ rule will no longer apply. These changes will promote workforce stability and reduce hiring challenges faced by many Canadian employers. What does ‘4-in, 4 out’ mean? The Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s ‘4-in, 4-out’…
Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. For several years, the federal and provincial governments have launched a range of annual hiring grants…
Payroll is a consistent cost to all employers across Canada. Fortunately, business grants are available to minimize these costs. Did you know that you can hire a recent post-secondary graduate and receive up to 50% of their payroll in government grants? In fact, an additional grant may cover up to 2/3 of third-party training costs…
The Kultrun World Music Festival is a free, two-day community event held in Kitchener, Ontario. For the past three years, the festival has celebrated world music and cultural diversity by showcasing a variety of musicians and other performers. To deliver this festival for free, event organizers Neruda Arts used corporate sponsorships and Ontario government grants…