- 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
Latest feedback
Experience Feedback
Experience Feedback
Experience Feedback
Recent experiences
IT Networking (EDGE UP)
TECH 9999
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.
IT Project Management: Integrated Project
ICT 719
The ITPM is a project-based course where students will work in teams to provide a solution for approved IT projects. The course is designed to allow students to work in teams and demonstrate competences and skills in Information Technology (IT) Project Management. Students will have an opportunity to explore various approaches to planning and managing information for technology projects made available through Riipen. Please note: EDGE UP courses give preference to companies located in Calgary.
Data Analytics Capstone Project
PROJ 006
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.
Software Development Projects in C# and Web Technologies
SODV9995
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.