Focus on Talent

Technology Alberta’s Talent team has helped 1000’s of students and graduates from across Alberta, and partnered with hundreds of Alberta tech companies through our FIRST Jobs program. See our “Testimonial Tab” and read about their direct experience.

Over the last 4 years, Technology Alberta has placed over 750 work-integrated learning students and, along the way we have identified key insights when it comes to Talent and Company Growth. See below for information shared in our regular “Focus on Talent” Newsletter – and subscribe to have this e-newsletter to be sent directly to your email inbox. Don’t forget to follow us on Linked-In.

What is the impact of our FIRST Jobs program?

The FIRST (First Industry Research Science Technology) Jobs program offers a meaningful work experience for a current student or recent graduate of an Alberta post-secondary institution while supporting the growth of Alberta’s SME Tech Sector. The FIRST Jobs Program has been supported by the Government of Canada through Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Government of Alberta.

Discover the impact of our FIRST Jobs program.

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What is the impact of our FIRST Jobs program?

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#39 The Value of HR Skills/Processes to Alberta SMBs

#38 Getting the Most out of Exit Interviews

#37 HR Challenges Among Alberta Tech Companies

#36 EQ of Leaders Contributes to Employee Retention

#35 Building a Positive Company Culture

#34 Empowering Employees – Increasing Productivity

#32 Mental Well-Being and Employee Retention

#31 Tips for Leading Effective Interviews

#30 Growing your Current & Future Team

#29 Agile Recruiting for Talent Acquisition

#28 Developing Personas for Talent Attraction

#27 Value of Employer Branding to Attract Talent

#26 Supporting an Underperforming Employee

#25 Employee Mentorship and the Newest Generation

#24 Learning May Cause Improved Employee Morale

#23 Interviewing your Employees

#22 Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Tech

#21 Independent Contractor or Permanent Employee?

#20 Attracting Talent to your Tech Company

#19 Product vs Project Manager: Who Do You Need?

#18 Skills-Based Hiring for the Tech Sector

#17 Essential Interview Advice

#16 Onboarding Practices Increase Employee Retention

#15 The 3 R’s of Employee Retention

#14 Rising Youth Unemployment Solutions

#13 Providing both Company and Employee Value

#12 Hiring Decisions: Specialist, Generalist or ..

#11 Collaboration – One for All, and All for One

#10 Qualifications Beyond the Job Description

#9 In-Person Engagement Accelerates Learning and Team

#8 From Successful Interviews to Employees

#7 Securing an Interview

#6 Work Readiness and Integrating Talent

#5 Entrepreneurs: Hiring & Admin Time

#4 What’s holding Tech Companies back from hiring?

#3 Work Terms Lead to Employment & Job Creation

#2 Work Terms Foster Company & Sector Growth

#1 Multiple Work Term Lengths Provide Value

#28 Developing Personas for Talent Attraction

#27 Value of Employer Branding to Attract Talent

#20 Attracting Talent to your Tech Company

#19 Product vs Project Manager: Who Do You Need?

#14 Rising Youth Unemployment Solutions

#7 Securing an Interview

#6 Work Readiness and Integrating Talent

#4 What’s holding Tech Companies back from hiring?

#39 The Value of HR Skills/Processes to Alberta SMBs

#37 HR Challenges Among Alberta Tech Companies

#31 Tips for Leading Effective Interviews

#29 Agile Recruiting for Talent Acquisition

#21 Independent Contractor or Permanent Employee?

#18 Skills-Based Hiring for the Tech Sector

#17 Essential Interview Advice

#12 Hiring Decisions: Specialist, Generalist or ..

#10 Qualifications Beyond the Job Description

#5 Entrepreneurs: Hiring & Admin Time

#1 Multiple Work Term Lengths Provide Value

#36 EQ of Leaders Contributes to Employee Retention

#35 Building a Positive Company Culture

#32 Mental Well-Being and Employee Retention

#25 Employee Mentorship and the Newest Generation

#24 Learning May Cause Improved Employee Morale

#23 Interviewing your Employees

#22 Closing the Gender Pay Gap in Tech

#16 Onboarding Practices Increase Employee Retention

#15 The 3 R’s of Employee Retention

#3 Work Terms Lead to Employment & Job Creation

#2 Work Terms Foster Company & Sector Growth

#38 Getting the Most out of Exit Interviews

#34 Empowering Employees – Increasing Productivity

#30 Growing your Current & Future Team

#26 Supporting an Underperforming Employee

#13 Providing both Company and Employee Value

#11 Collaboration – One for All, and All for One

#9 In-Person Engagement Accelerates Learning and Team

#8 From Successful Interviews to Employees

What is the impact of our FIRST Jobs program?

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