Western Canada Tech firms partner to provide equal access to
Digital Employment scenarios and faster transitions to new Digital
Career pathways supported by the Government of Canada.
CALGARY,
AB, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Calgary-based Education Technology Innovation
firm RoboGarden Inc. and Vancouver-based Experiential Learning leader
Riipen announce DIGITAL BOOST, a new partnership to ensure
career-acceleration opportunities for adults who choose
RoboGarden-powered Digital Skills Development programs as they
Upskill or Reskill for the digital workforce. In this
career-outcome-focused collaboration, Riipen will deliver, for
those who select the option, an up-to-80-hour digital workforce
experience where participants will apply their new digital skills
acquired with one of RoboGarden's Canadian Post-Secondary
Institution program presentation partners alongside refreshing
their pre-existing skillsets, to create a solution for a
Riipen-sourced industry client who needs a Full Stack Development
or Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Development project
completed. With the support of the Canadian Federal Government via
the Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives
program, participants who select and complete their project will
receive a $1,400 stipend to both
compensate them for their time to complete the project and
demonstrate the income-generating potential of the career
progression steps they have undertaken. By providing both the
training and the experience pieces of the career upskilling and
reskilling puzzles, DIGITAL BOOST will significantly increase
employability while providing fulfilling career direction for
prospective members of the rapidly evolving digital workforce. For
industry clients, DIGITAL BOOST offers the opportunity to engage
with a diverse pool of talented individuals who are eager to apply
their skills to real-world projects, contributing to the
organization's digital transformation goals.
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The North American Digital Workforce continues to demand new
talent capable of contributing to the significant digital
transformation occurring within organizations of all sizes across
all sectors. According to an October
2022 report from the Conference Board of Canada, Web Designers & Developers, and
Database Analysts/Data Administrators (including Machine Learning
& AI Development Professionals) will see the most significant
increase in the percentage of Canadians employed in related careers
by 2030 (pg.10). Additionally, according to this April 2024 press release from Deloitte and
US-based The Manufacturing Institute which describes a potential
1.9 million person gap in US Manufacturing between filled and open
positions by 2030, "roles (including) data scientists and software
developers…are likely to grow at the fastest pace between
2022-2032". To ensure a pool of talent exists that can deliver the
benefits of digital transformations occurring across sectors in
North America, digital workforce
upskilling and reskilling program builders and experiential
learning providers must engage to provide hands-on experience and
work-integrated mentorship to overcome barriers to real-world
employment scenarios and drive interest in pursuing a career in the
digital workforce. DIGITAL BOOST offers participants hands-on
experiences through real-world, work-based projects powered by
Riipen. These up to 80-hour paid workplace experiences are designed
to be completed within 8-10 weeks, providing participants with
practical experience that aligns with the RoboGarden-powered
Digital WorkForce UpSkilling and ReSkilling program curriculum.
Eligible students will work in teams of five to complete these
projects and receive a $1,400 stipend
upon successful completion, funded by The Government of
Canada via the Level UP
program.
"In the digital workforce of today and the future, workplace
experience is more critical than ever before. To stand out among
fellow digital-career seekers, adults can leverage the benefits of
participating in a real-world digital transformation project
provided by Riipen and their organizational clients, alongside the
world-class digital skills development training presented by
RoboGarden and our Canadian Post-Secondary Institution partners, to
demonstrate their capability and suitability to enter the digital
career they seek," said Dr. Mohamed Elhabiby, President &
Co-Founder at RoboGarden Inc. "As Western Canadian companies both
innovating to create new sources of high-demand talent, RoboGarden
is delighted to collaborate with Riipen on the DIGITAL BOOST
program, which offers an invaluable opportunity for digital career
upskillers and reskillers to immediately apply new skills and gain
valuable workplace exposure, helping them transition into
sustainable, satisfying careers."
Benefits for participants:
- Access to workplace scenarios: Participants can engage directly
with employers through meaningful project collaborations,
kickstarting their career transition.
- Gain experience and career clarity: Participants will develop
valuable digital workplace experience, enhancing their
understanding of how digital transition occurs within
organizations.
- Create a virtual portfolio: Participants will receive
employer feedback on the skills and knowledge demonstrated during
their project and can easily produce their portfolio of projects
when seeking new career paths.
- Connect with long-term employment opportunities: Digital Boost
provides pathways to sustainable and satisfying careers by
connecting participants with organizations undertaking Digital
Transformation initiatives.
- Remote first: Both the RoboGarden-powered Digital Skills
Development program and the DIGITAL BOOST Experiential Learning
opportunity can be completed 100% online, leveraging the designed
in Canada RoboGarden and Riipen
digital platforms, respectively, and utilizing integrations with
leading online collaboration tools to ensure seamless communication
and deliverables submissions.
"It is exciting to announce our partnership with RoboGarden Inc.
for the DIGITAL BOOST program. Both organizations bring unique
strengths to the Digital Workforce Development ecosystem, and our
collaboration is a natural fit. In today's digital age, practical
workplace experience is essential," said Dana Stephenson, Co-Founder and CEO of Riipen.
"By combining RoboGarden's comprehensive digital skills training
with Riipen's access to real-world projects and industry partners,
we provide participants with invaluable opportunities to apply
their new skills in meaningful ways. Through compensated and
innovative experiential learning projects, we are not only
preparing tech talent for the future but also actively shaping
it."
To learn more about RoboGarden-powered Career-focused Workforce
Digital Skills Development training programs presented by leading
Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions and the DIGITAL BOOST
Experiential Learning option powered by Riipen, please visit us at
the DIGITAL BOOST homepage
About RoboGarden
Calgary Alberta-based
RoboGarden Inc. is a subsidiary of Micro Engineering Tech
Inc. (METI), an international, award-winning AI and Software
product development and consulting firm innovating in digital
transformation across economic sectors.
RoboGarden originated from METI's in-house program for training
employees in advanced computer languages. METI's headquarters
are in Calgary, Canada
About Riipen
Riipen is the world's leading online work-integrated learning
platform and ecosystem, aiming to end underemployment and bridge
the skills gap. Riipen partners with governments, colleges,
universities, and educators to provide inclusive access to
high-quality, high-impact, work-integrated learning opportunities
that provide learners with experience, industry connections, and
career clarity to find meaningful careers. Riipen has successfully
and proudly implemented 13.3 million hours of learning hours for
over 217,000 learners with more than 35,000 employers and 640+
academic partnerships, portals, and training providers in 9
countries, in both English and French. To learn more, visit:
riipen.com.
SOURCE RoboGarden Inc.