With technology changing quickly, yesterday’s tech skills may not be the ones in high demand. Palette Skills looks at what’s behind the evolution of digital tech skills in today’s workforce.
Palette Skills takes a look at how building a skilled and innovative workforce can help the country meet some of the most important challenges of the 21st century.
A call to action The recent global crash of machines using Microsoft Windows has highlighted the critical importance of cybersecurity throughout all areas of the
The promise of innovation in agriculture All over the country farmers are embracing sophisticated digital and precision agriculture as a way to boost productivity, enhance
Clean technology will enhance Canada’s global competitiveness and economic growth, in addition to helping us reach important decarbonization efforts, reconciliation strategies, and create better employment opportunities in a net-zero economy.
Everyone needs to find their place in the future economy, which will be led by knowledge-intensive sectors like biotech and biomanufacturing. For job-seekers, our programs will help you upskill into a great career.
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association reports that over 80% of companies face labor and skills shortages. Companies need new talent for advanced technology adoption, while workers require quick, industry-relevant upskilling programs.
Rapid upskilling opportunities are being funded with $35M by Upskill Canada as part of the Government of Canada’s Upskilling for Industry Initiative
Partnering with upskilling experts during an economic downturn is not merely a strategic move; it’s a transformative investment in the future of your business. And when you decide to work with a national talent platform like Upskill Canada by Palette Skills, you are making a commitment to change and grow.
Many great upskilling organizations on the ground can help employers source great talent, while enabling workers to stay ahead of the learning curve. At Palette Skills, our experience shows at least five reasons your business should be partnering with upskilling organizations.
Explore how to overcome employer concerns when integrating individuals without industry experience. Uncover effective onboarding and training strategies to harness the full potential of new hires and drive team success.
The fact is that as a B2B sales professional, you’ll face rejection all the time. What matters is how well you handle rejection, how much you learn from it, how resilient you are, and how rejection figures as part of your long-term game plan. So here are four ways to make rejection work for you.
How well do you understand the buyer’s journey when it comes to B2B (business-to-business) tech sales? The journey comes down to five or even three simple steps you can print out as a diagram or remember in your head. However, just knowing these simple phases is not the same as understanding the psychology behind the buyer’s journey.
In the past six years, nearly 300,000 digital tech jobs have emerged in Canada, driving innovation and offering opportunities. However, many businesses struggle to find skilled talent for digital transformation. That’s why upskilling Canadians is crucial. Upskill Canada connects workers with training for tech roles, supported by federal funding. Check out these available programs to start your career in digital tech today!
The Data Analyst and Programmer stream of the Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program focuses on analyzing and utilizing data to drive insights and innovation in the agricultural sector. Professionals entering this stream bring along an aptitude for programming, mathematics and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professionals in the Industrial, Technical, and Professional stream of the Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist program will be able to identify and leverage technology by applying it to agricultural processes and systems. They’ll work with advanced machinery, precision agriculture tools, automation technologies, and other cutting-edge solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in farming operations.
Securing Canada’s competitive advantage in biomanufacturing will require rapidly upskilling talented Canadians so that our innovative biotech enterprises can thrive. And that’s where Canada’s Upskilling for Industry Initiative comes in.
Short-term upskilling opportunities are being funded by Upskill Canada as part of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Upskilling for Industry Initiative.
In the realm of B2B sales, encompassing cold calling and CRM, building authentic connections is crucial. Learn practical tips to make each call enjoyable, conduct thorough research, and maintain patience for long-term success.
The Agribusiness and Sales stream of the Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program focuses on the business and management aspects of the agricultural industry. Professionals in this stream learn how to navigate the intersection of agriculture and business operations.
Upskill Canada has introduced a range of programs aimed at swiftly equipping Canadians to address the challenges in cybersecurity. Explore these promising upskilling opportunities with us to identify the one that best suits your needs!
Canada Learning Code a été sélectionné comme partenaire de livraison pour ce programme à travers un processus concurrentiel dirigé par Rehaussez vos Compétences à la fin de 2023.
Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, announced its partnership with Canada Learning Code in November 2023. In just a few weeks, the program is actively running.
There are several factors driving the rapid development of advanced manufacturing in Canada, and it’s worth looking at just a few of them to see why things are happening so quickly, and on such a broad scale.
It may not surprise you to learn that two of the biggest challenges facing newcomers to Canada are closely related. On the one hand, newcomers face obstacles when it comes to finding employment. But another issue for newcomers is getting work that utilizes the skills they have. Some estimates show that recent immigrants face an unemployment rate that is fully 1% higher than Canadians born in the country.
Are you thinking about changing your career? Maybe you’re coming back to the workforce after being a caregiver, or perhaps you are looking for a new challenge, one with a better salary and benefits. Palette Skills tells you what you need to know for a successful career transition.
Networking opens doors to opportunities that may not be easily available through traditional job searches or education. In reality, many job openings, partnerships, and collaborations are never advertised. Instead, they are shared through personal connections and word-of-mouth referrals.
It’s exciting news, so at Palette Skills, we wanted to find out more. We asked our friends at Canada’s TAP Network to share the results of their recent survey of tech salary trends across the country. Here’s what they told us. (Blog by Tap Network)
“The program brings together employers with participants so they can find solutions that right now are still not being solved properly in the industry. We work really hard on giving participants all the skills they need to not just connect with industry hiring managers, but also learn how to build networks”, said Ednali Fertuck-Zehavi, the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist Program Manager at Palette Skills.
If you’ve been wondering how to be a part of BC’s tech revolution, the great news is that there’s a place for you, even if you don’t have a tech background, or a degree in software engineering. One of the most attractive aspects of a technology sales career is the potential for substantial financial rewards.
Palette Skills decided to catch up with employer partner Damon Johnson, director of strategic projects at Global Ag Risk Solutions, to find out more about his experience with the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program.
From cybersecurity providers and IT consulting, to cloud computing services and data analytics, tech professionals in BC are raising the bar when it comes to managing work and personal life.
B2B tech sales is a great career choice for people who love solving problems. Great companies need people who can understand the needs of business, and help them find the right solutions.
In today’s highly competitive job market, finding talent that not only possesses the necessary skills and experience but also aligns with the values and culture of a company is critical for long-term success. We spoke with Achievers’ Eamonn Filinski to see how SalesCamp worked for them!
“We could not be more thrilled to be expanding the Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program to Alberta, with our first cohort launching June 12, 2023,” said Palette Skills CEO Rhonda Barnet. “We have enjoyed great success in Saskatchewan because we understand that employers need talent with the right foundational skills and who possess a strong drive and desire to build careers in the agri-food industry.”
Palette Skills has been officially recognized as a Great Place to Work®, joining leading Canadian organizations whose employees have created and excelled at fostering exemplary workplaces.
Palette Skills est ravie de lancer Rehausser vos Compétences, une plateforme nationale de talent qui aidera les entreprises à croissance rapide à trouver les talents dont elles ont besoin pour réussir, tout en créant pour les travailleurs de nouveaux parcours de carrière qui leur permettront d’accéder rapidement à des postes en forte demande.
Today, Palette Skills is excited to launch Upskill Canada, a national talent platform that will help fast-growing companies access the talent they need to succeed and create new career pathways for workers to rapidly transition into high-demand roles.
At Palette Skills, we’ve always taken a broader view of upskilling and talent, because we know the upskilling journey is different for different people. That’s certainly what we learned when we sat down to speak with Rouvay Wilding, a recent participant in our digital agriculture program.
Palette Skills was thrilled welcome EMILI as a platinum sponsor for our recent “Create, Compete, Commercialize” pitch night which took place in Saskatoon.
National nonprofit and leading provider of innovative upskilling programs Palette Skills receives generous grant from TD Bank Group.
When they work together, nonprofits can share knowledge, amplify impact, and help create a more connected Canada.
Palette Skills was thrilled to work with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) for a recent night of exciting ideas in digital agriculture. Find out more about this innovative First Nations-governed post-secondary institution!
As a tech entrepreneur and manager, it’s in your interest to make sure you and your workforce are surrounded by, and are contributing to, a great learning culture. Palette Skills looks at why and tells you how!
If we know that too much uniformity is bad, why do we accept it in our workplaces? Palette Skills looks at how to build diversity in your organization!
Have a job interview coming up? Then you’ll need to learn about what are called behavioural interview questions. They can be intimidating, but we’ve got a guide for giving great answers!
A great cover letter and CV are magical things. We look at some of the things you can do to help your cover letter and CV cast a powerful spell on your prospective employer!
HiredHippo is a wildly successful recruitment platform that uses sophisticated tech to connect the right people to the right jobs. Talent that joins SalesCamp will have exclusive access to HiredHippo services and get matched with the top high growth companies.
At Palette Skills, we believe that great skills make the difference when it comes to a successful career in tech sales. And we also believe that you can learn them all!
Sophisticated digital and robotic technologies are bringing change to farms, and careers in agriculture. Learn more about the paths opening up in agriculture across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
If you really want something and put in the effort to achieve your goal, you are ahead of the game. Focus on conveying enthusiasm and resolve. If you’re not too far off the mark when it comes to the requirements for a position, showing commitment and enthusiasm for growing into the position can count for a lot.
There are more jobs out there than what you’ll find through the various job websites or employment agencies. To access them, you need to find out what they are, where they are, and what you need to do in order to get one of these hidden jobs, if you want one.
The sophisticated tech taught in Palette Skills’ Digital Agriculture Specialist Program is exciting. But it’s worthwhile remembering that no matter what kind of technology is involved, agriculture is about food, and about people. So we sat down one of the program’s alumni to get at the very human side of the story.
Tech sales means any sales role that involves selling new technology. It can include selling new processes or new ways of doing things. But don’t think that it’s the same thing as working in a retail sales job, where you are selling to consumers. Tech sales representatives usually work for what are called B2B (business-to-business) companies.
If you’re an early adopter, there is probably no better time to think about a career in Canada’s agtech revolution. In response to many global and local pressures—including labour shortages, climate change, and even the rise of integrated value chains—the conventional approach to agriculture that dominated Canadian farms for decades is getting an upgrade, with a new focus on technology, sustainability, and precision.
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