Building a strong, diverse, and inclusive talent pool to help tech companies scale in BC
A collaborative community-led initiative, HyperTalent leverage’s BC Tech’s expertise and network and delivers programs through in-person and online educational content, first-hand industry exposure, mentor connections and coaching and facilitated seminars.
Learn more about the amazing opportunities available in the BC Tech sector.
The need for talent in the technology sector is well documented with over 83,000 tech-related job openings in BC expected by 2027. Rapid reskilling and paid virtual internships are needed for individuals to gain real world life experience and in demand skills to pursue a career in tech.
BC Tech’s Internship program provides skilled individuals with exciting internship experiences at technology companies and in tech roles at non-tech companies across the Province, while providing valuable subsidies to employers to help grow and scale your team!
The Digital Lift Rapid Skilling program is designed to help individuals to break into the tech sector by learning in-demand tech skills. Each course will be 6-12 weeks long.
Due to Covid-19, British Columbia has faced historic job losses. Training individuals for high demand technology roles represents the fastest way to address this challenge and position the Province for resiliency in the future.Rapid reskilling will help address the talent needs of British Columbia’s growing tech sector.
Microcredentials provide learners with an industry-focused, applied education that allows them to rapidly upskill or reskill, build resiliency, and stay ahead of workplace trends. Microcredentials are flexible, short-term programs that help learners quickly master new competencies and gain knowledge essential to in-demand Canadian industries.
In this initial release of microcredentials at BCIT, three programs have been developed in collaboration with industry, including Digital Transformation focused on building digital skills and understanding.
To inquire about the HyperTalent Program, please contact hello@wearebctech.com