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Clean Technology - The clean technology sector in Canada not only drives economic growth but also offers a pathway for upskilled individuals to contribute to a sustainable future, providing employment opportunities in innovative fields that address environmental challenges and positively impact the quality of life for Canadians.

Skills and talent needed in clean technology

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.

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Stay ahead in turbulent times by upskilling for a new career

During tough times, businesses cut back on new spending and where it happens at all, it’s directed at areas considered vital for survival and future growth. Workforces that made sense during the good times are let go, while talent pools that benefitted from optimistic growth scenarios are pared back. If you’ve been working in the service sector or in other occupations squeezed by the slump, this may be one of the reasons you’re considering a new career.

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How to deal with rejection in B2B sales

4 strategies to help you soar past rejection in B2B sales

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.

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Understanding the Buyer’s Journey in B2B Tech Sales

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.  

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Digital technology programs

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

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!

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Technical stream:Automation & Digital Agriculture Program

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

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.

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Upskill now for a great career in biomanufacturing

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.

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sales calls

Five tips for making the most out of sales calls

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.

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Clean technology by Palette Skills

Build your career now in clean technology

Are you keeping up with the new opportunities available in clean technology? You should be, because the number of new careers available to Canadian workers in what’s known as environmental and clean technology (ECT) is pretty much as wide as the horizon. In fact, according to some experts, jobs in ECT are predicted to grow as much as 50% by 2030.

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B2B tech sales challenges

Five common challenges in B2B tech sales and how to overcome them

B2B (Business-to-business) tech sales can be tricky. This blog breaks down five common challenges sales teams often face. From making complex decisions to dealing with resistance to change, we have practical tips to help you overcome these issues. Let’s tackle these obstacles together and make B2B tech sales a bit easier!

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welcoming newcomer Canadians

Welcoming New Talent: Attracting and Integrating Newcomers into the Canadian Workforce

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.

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the secrets of effective networking key to job opportunities and career development with Palette Skills

Why you need to love networking

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.

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The career transition into Business-to-Business tech sales is now possible in the Prairies.

There’s room for you on Canada’s Silicon Prairie

If you live in the prairie provinces, there’s never been a better time to get started with a career transition to B2B (business-to-business) tech sales. That’s because tech is changing everything on the Canadian prairie. From sophisticated digital and precision applications in the world of agriculture, to innovative start-ups in cities like Lethbridge, Saskatoon and elsewhere, technology is changing lives and creating opportunities.

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Palette Skills celebrates first hire with Upskill Canada

Palette Skills celebrates first hire with Upskill Canada

Martha—that’s how she’d like to be known—is the first person to be hired by one of our employer partners through Upskill Canada, just three months after the launch of the national talent platform. There is nothing quite as gratifying as celebrating the successful career transition of one of our program participants

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Palette Skills' Digital Agriculture training program in the Prairies

Like finding a unicorn: Ednali Zehavi talks about talent and the Automation and Digital Agriculture Specialist program

“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.

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Living the Dream in BC (British Columbia): Tech Sales, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Living the Dream in BC: Tech Sales, Lifestyle, and Beyond

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.

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Achievers Case Study

Achievers + SalesCamp: A case study

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!

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Palette Skills Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program

Palette Skills launches Automation & Digital Agriculture Specialist Program in Alberta

“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.”

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Upskill Canada

Palette Skills lance Rehausser vos Compétences

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.

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Upskill Canada - Workers Across Industries

Palette Skills Launches Upskill Canada

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.

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How to build great working culture

How to build great learning cultures in tech

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!

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Prepare for your career transition with SalesCamp

3 Steps for Making a Smooth Career Transition

It’s always a great time to align your career path with your aspirations, no matter if it’s about finding a better work-life balance, landing a better salary, or starting a career that will challenge you to learn and grow. Here are 3 essential steps to manage a smooth career transition!

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Talent Recruitment Hired Hippo

The CEO of HiredHippo talks recruitment and retention

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.

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woman in tech

Top 10 Reasons Why Women Should Work in Cybersecurity and Tech

Women re-entering the workforce face many challenges. Not everything will go your way, and you have to get used to constantly learning and adapting to the demands of your new career. But the good news is that working in tech is rewarding. The satisfaction you’ll feel when you apply what you’ve learned and see results is really fulfilling.

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Changing and growing with SalesCamp

We get so focused on doing one thing that it’s difficult to see the wider impact of what we do. Our programs build technical skills, and skills that help participants change their lives, and find personal success.

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Wearing a suit after you get the job you’re underqualified for.

How to Get the Job You’re Underqualified For

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.

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5 Strategies to Uncover the Hidden Job Market

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.

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Tech Sales

What is tech sales really about?

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.

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Agtech

Wondering if a career in agtech is for you?

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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