New Opportunities for more people coming to B.C.’s tech sector
On September 27, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation announced new opportunities for more people coming to B.C.’s tech sector.
“More than 3,000 people from under-represented groups throughout the province will have more opportunities to join B.C.’s booming tech sector with the expansion of the Innovator Skills Initiative program.”
“The Innovator Skills Initiative program provides B.C. companies with grants up to $10,000 per employee hired for technology jobs and tech-enabled roles. The grant covers a new employee’s salary for four months. There are 3,000 grants available. Organizations can apply for as many as 10 positions.”
“Preference is given to employers hiring candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, people of colour, women and non-binary people, 2SLGBTQ+ and people from under-represented communities.”
Learn more at https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021JERI0060-001848
