- Description
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Tech education leader, Lighthouse Labs is partnering with Riipen, the leading work-based learning platform to provide an accelerated path to Canada’s thriving tech sector. Through hands-on, employer-led projects, this partnership will help aspiring tech professionals pave their way for success with in-demand tech skills and work experiences tailored for today's dynamic job market. Together they are creating an ecosystem of opportunities for all and creating a more inclusive and thriving tech sector.
Employers can find out more and sign up here: https://ict.riipen.com/employers-cyber/
- Portal website
- https://ict.riipen.com/employers-cyber
Recent experiences
ICT Ignite Cyber (January 20th - February 14th, 2025)
60-hour, fully-subsidized, cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers. Learners are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for the ICT Ignite team to review. Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects should start on January 20th and must be completed within 4 weeks. Projects must be completed by February 14th The learners are graduates of the Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Program. These individuals have just wrapped up immersive, hands-on training in cybersecurity. They can review your current practice, highlight potential problems, evaluate security issues, assess risk, and recommend & implement tailored solutions to defend against threats to your networks or computer systems. They are ready to bring the lens of a Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder/Handler, Network Security Specialist, and Risk Analyst. Report areas you can request include: Vulnerability Assessment report Security Architecture overview and recommendations Investigation & Research report You can find out more about these reports here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here . ICT Ignite Cyber is Funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.
ICT Ignite Skills - Digital Tech Projects
80-hour, fully-subsidized, digital tech internships for Canadian employers. Learners are paid a $1500 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for our ICT Ignite team to review. Once approved, learners are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly. You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications, and 2-4 learners should be accepted per project. Learners are looking to gain experience and provide impact in digital tech roles. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants. If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here. ICT Ignite Skills is offered as part of the ICT Boost Initiative. Funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP).
ICT Ignite Cyber (February 10th - March 7th, 2025)
60-hour, fully-subsidized, cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers. Learners are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for the ICT Ignite team to review. Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects should start on February 10th and must be completed within 4 weeks. Projects must be completed by March 7th The learners are graduates of the Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Program. These individuals have just wrapped up immersive, hands-on training in cybersecurity. They can review your current practice, highlight potential problems, evaluate security issues, assess risk, and recommend & implement tailored solutions to defend against threats to your networks or computer systems. They are ready to bring the lens of a Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder/Handler, Network Security Specialist, and Risk Analyst. Report areas you can request include: Vulnerability Assessment report Security Architecture overview and recommendations Investigation & Research report You can find out more about these reports here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here . ICT Ignite Cyber is Funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.
ICT Ignite Cyber (November 12th - December 6th)
60-hour, fully-subsidized, cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers. Learners are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for the ICT Ignite team to review. Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects should start on November 12th and must be completed within 4 weeks. Projects must be completed by December 6th. The learners are graduates of the Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Program. These individuals have just wrapped up immersive, hands-on training in cybersecurity. They can review your current practice, highlight potential problems, evaluate security issues, assess risk, and recommend & implement tailored solutions to defend against threats to your networks or computer systems. They are ready to bring the lens of a Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder/Handler, Network Security Specialist, and Risk Analyst. Report areas you can request include: Vulnerability Assessment report Security Architecture overview and recommendations Investigation & Research report You can find out more about these reports here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here . ICT Ignite Cyber is Funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.