Insights: November 1, 2021

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Program Spotlight

Innovate BC Partners with Palette Skills Canada to Upskill B.C. Workers

Innovate BC’s funding will bring Palette Skills' program to B.C. for the first time. It will help retrain mid-career professionals to fill high-demand talent gaps in the tech sector.

Inclusive Hiring Practices: the what, the why, and the how

Innovate BC published an article about the importance of inclusive hiring practices. It also introduces our new DE&I Resource Hub and the Innovator Skills Initiative.

New Hiring Grant Job Board

For employers supported through our hiring grant programs, Innovate BC is proud to launch our new job board to help connect those employers with the talent they need.

Hydra Energy CEO, Jessica Verhagen

In the News

Grant Funding Newsletter | Nation Talk | Oct 7

This national outlet promoted Innovate BC's Digital Skills for Youth program in it's October newsletter.

Canadian Small Business Grants | MSN | Oct 8

Innovate BC's Ignite program was featured in this comprehensive list of funding available to B.C.-based teams of academia and industry.

B.C. businesses can get up to $10,000 ... | Black Press | Oct 11

Community papers across B.C. shared that companies hiring for a tech position can get up to $10,000 through Innovate BC’s Innovator Skills Initiative.

Innovate BC Supports Pilot Initiative to Upskill B.C. Workers | Techcouver | Oct 22

Innovate BC has announced a $300,000 contribution to Palette Skills, whose program is designed to help Canadians land a job in B2B or tech sales quickly. 

Prince George heavy-hauler goes hydrogen | Prince George Daily News | Oct 21

BC Fast Pilot funding recipient Hydra Energy is making headlines for delivering the first hydrogen-converted, heavy-duty truck to a paying fleet customer.

Innovate BC Supports Pilot Initiative to Upskill B.C. Workers | Financial Post | Oct 22

Innovate BC is pleased to announce a contribution of $300,000 to Palette Skills, whose program is designed to help Canadians land a job in B2B or tech sales quickly.  

Stock photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash

Save the Date

DigiBC Innovator Skills Initiative Info Session | Nov 2

This info session on the Innovator Skills Initiative is hosted by DigiBC and tailored for their audience. Innovate BC staff will present to help raise awareness about the program. 

Girls in STEAM | Nov 6

Innovate BC will be speaking at the 2021 Girls in STEAM event which provides engaging, future-focused opportunities for girls age 11-13 across British Columbia.

A Conversation with 2021's Top Startups | Nov 18

Innovate BC is hosting an intimate panel discussion with the top three winners of the 2021 New Ventures BC competition. 

DE&I Resource Hub Tour | Nov 24

Hosted by HR Tech Group in partnership with Innovate BC, this event will serve to guide attendees through the inclusive resources hub on the Innovate BC website.

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