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FIRST Jobs: TechBOOST

Open to applications

Value

Varies.

Description

TechBOOST (Technology Business – Optimization, Operations, Scaleup, Talent) Program is a pan-Albertan initiative aimed at fostering the growth of tech-based Small-to-Medium-sized Businesses.

Eligible Applicants

Employer:

Technology Alberta, with guidance from the TechBOOST pan-Alberta Advisory Committee, is currently finalizing criteria for eligible companies – which may include:

    • Scale-Ups
      • Expanding their business
    • Have current hiring needs, but do not have needed HR staffing at the company
    • Are working in one or more of the following industries within the technology sector:
      • Applied health and emerging technologies
      • Agriculture
      • Life science innovation
      • Advanced materials
      • Aerospace
      • Natural resources recovery
      • Research & development in AI/ML
  • Will participate in TechHR Catalyst Program curriculum, with benchmarks and progress surveys

Jobseeker:

  • Alberta residents over the age of 18
  • Currently enrolled students and recent graduates (up to 1 year) from a designated Alberta post-secondary institution
    • International students are eligible
    • Note: individuals in Continuing Education programs (i.e. non-credit certificates/micro-credentials) are not eligible for the program
  • Eager to work at a small, entrepreneurial businesses
  • Not currently working for or have previously worked with their hiring company
  • Have not previously completed a FIRST Jobs or NExT Level Careers work term

Eligible Expenses

The FIRST (First Industrial Research, Science, or Technology) Jobs placement program by Technology Alberta, with support from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada, created employment opportunities for students and recent graduates in Alberta through 2024. The FIRST Jobs Program aims to connect innovative technology SMEs with talent from post-secondary institutions across Alberta.

Deadline Date

Ongoing.

Contact

Contact Name: Technology Alberta

Phone Number: (587) 715-2272

E-mail Address: contact@technologyalberta.com

Website: https://technologyalberta.com/?page_id=1440

Industry:

Employment

Location:

Alberta

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