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Upskill Canada gets Canadians ready for careers in digital technology! 8 programs to future-proof your career…

March 12, 2024 No Comments

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 technical side of things: build your career with the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program

March 7, 2024 No Comments

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.

Palette Skills lance Rehausser vos Compétences

April 12, 2023 No Comments

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.

Six key marketing skills every business development representative (BDR) should master

April 11, 2023 No Comments

It’s easy to take the skills required to be a great business development representative (BDR) for granted, but in today’s competitive and online business world, it’s worth taking a look at some critical marketing skills that will set you apart as a sales professional.

How to build great learning cultures in tech

March 6, 2023 No Comments

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!

Everything you wanted to know about behavioural interview questions, but were afraid to ask

January 18, 2023 No Comments

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!

Why building skills in Canada is important

Why building digital skills for Canadians is important

January 17, 2023 No Comments

The recent pandemic has only widened Canada’s skills gap, and shows us why now it’s more important than ever to build our country’s digital skills.

How to write a great cover letter and CV

January 9, 2023 No Comments

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!

What is tech sales really about?

October 13, 2022 No Comments

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.

Wondering if a career in agtech is for you?

October 12, 2022 No Comments

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.

How to Join the Workforce When You’re Short on Experience

August 30, 2022 No Comments

If you’ve just graduated from high school or university, it’s a good idea to stay in touch with your teachers and people you’ve met on projects or internships for future references. Get comfortable with letting people know you’re looking for work, because all kinds of people may know of open job opportunities.

How Will Canada Leverage Its Innovation Potential?

August 4, 2022 No Comments

Canada has much of the infrastructure in place in order to grow its innovation economy. The country is home to a number of globally-ranked universities, and cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are hubs for globally successful start-ups. It’s the beginning of a great ecosystem, but it needs more.

Lifelong learning: Why Canadians will need to constantly upskill to stay ahead

June 21, 2022 No Comments

Business landscapes are changing, meaning businesses and workers must now look to workforce development to thrive. Upskilling is the key! Like many countries, Canada is

Five skills that make great tech salespeople

April 28, 2022 No Comments

Inherently complex and technical products need simple explanations that are seamlessly aligned to the needs of potential customers. It’s just one example of a critical skill set for tech salespeople. So now that you’re here, let’s take a look five of the most important skills and attributes that are especially vital for tech sales people.

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