EDGE UP
EDGE UP
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description

https://edgeupyyc.com/

EDGE UP (Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project) is a short-term skills development program for mid-career Oil and Gas professionals who have been displaced from the Oil and Gas sector in Calgary. The project aims to help former employees of the Oil and Gas sector gain employment in Calgary’s high-demand, high-growth digital technology opportunities across all industries.

EDGE UP is partnered with ICTC’s WIL Digital, which is an innovative Work Integrated Learning program that helps small and medium-sized employers grow their businesses by providing the wage subsidy for hiring EDGE UP 2.0 participants. The wage subsidy is at 75% of salary up to a maximum of $7500. The employer must provide a meaningful work integrated learning opportunity for EDGE UP 2.0 participants. The placement takes place between Jan- Mar 2022.

Employers, please indicate your interest in WIL Digital by writing to ICTC: edgeup@ictc-ctic.ca

Recent programs

Data Analytics Capstone Project

PROJ 006

Apr 16, 2023 - May 6, 2023

Is your organization looking to explore the value of data analytics? Students will work in teams applying critical thinking, skills and knowledge learned in their 17-week Data Analytics program to solve a problem or opportunity in your organization related to data. Using a data set provided by your organization, students will use data analysis methods to help you and your organization derive insights and make more informed decisions. Skill set: Manipulate data using modelling, ETL in a business context relevant to decision-making. Contextualize data in a format that maps to business objectives and aligns data analysis to strategic outcomes. Present data that communicates analysis effectively and accurately for a business audience using visualizations (dashboards) and reports. Python programming specific to data aggregation, preparation, visualization and analysis. Managing data in the cloud (Microsoft Azure). Understand the intersection of emerging clean technologies and data analytics.

Admin Mostafa Mohamed
Matches 5
Category Databases + 4
Closed

Software Development Projects in C# and Web Technologies

SODV9995

Dec 16, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022

Is your organization looking for a software or web application solution? Students in this project course focus on gaining experience in some aspect of the software industries: software application development, web and game development, database design and management, and IT project management. Learners will gain practical experience with exposure to industry standards of planning, developing, and quality assurance testing. Please note: EDGE UP gives preference to companies located in Calgary.

Admin Sean Lynch
Matches 8
Category Information technology + 4
Closed

AWS re/Start 2.0

EDGE UP

Jul 25, 2022 - Aug 17, 2022

AWS re/Start is a full-time, skills development program that prepares learners for careers in the cloud. Through scenario- based learning and hands-on labs, learners gain the technical skills they need for entry-level cloud roles. AWS re/Start also focuses on building professional skills such as adaptive communication, time management, and collaboration. The program’s mission is to build a diverse pipeline of entry-level cloud talent. Students will work in teams of 3-4, up to 50 hours per student, over a 3 week span.

Admin Grant Slessor
Matches 3
Category Networking + 4
Closed

IT Networking (EDGE UP)

TECH 9999

Sep 22, 2022 - Nov 6, 2022

Computer networking is now an essential component of today's business environment. The IT Networking program provides graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. Implementing and Administering Network Solutions is a course.

Admin Radwa Mansour
Matches 1
Category Information technology + 4
Closed

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