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Career Accelerator Program: Custom Pathways in Digital Transformation


Made possible by Upskill Canada and powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada

 

ChoiceChoose from various course durations and formats
FlexibilitySelect start dates that fit your schedule
PersonalizationFind your pathway with various course options
$499.00 + applicable taxes

Learn in-demand skills and advance your career in digital transformation

The rapidly increasing adoption of digital technologies, including automation, AI, and IoT, is transforming the manufacturing sector and creating a pressing demand for skilled professionals. As industries undergo digital transformation to improve efficiency and competitiveness, the need for expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies is surging.

Accelerate or begin your career in the digital transformation and advanced manufacturing fields with this customized program. Tailored for individuals seeking career advancement in a rapidly changing world of work, this innovative program includes a collection of learning experiences designed to enhance your job prospects in the digital transformation and advanced manufacturing fields.

This limited-time program is financially supported by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada.

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  • Personalization: Receive custom course recommendations that align with your career ambitions.
  • Flexibility: Choose from various formats and start dates designed to fit your busy schedule.
  • Value: Enjoy access to premium technology courses, career resources, expert instructors, and a growing community of industry experts and alumni at an incredible value.

In this program, you will focus on your own professional growth, gaining job-ready skills in high-demand fields to help you accelerate your career in the secure coding and digital transformation. You will also receive exclusive access to post-program supports to aid in your future job searches and opportunities to continue to build your professional network.

The Digital Transformation course, a core component of the program, provides understanding and insight about the impact of technology on your career and enables you to develop a comprehensive plan for digital transformation. Enriched with case studies from organizations in advanced manufacturing, the Digital Transformation course ensures you gain the skills and insights needed to help guide or inform digital change.

By the end of the program, you will not only have a robust skill set but also an enhanced network to support your ongoing professional growth and future job searches.

  • Job seekers pursuing roles in the manufacturing sector, such as:
    • Engineering manager 
    • Team/unit/department lead 
    • Production manager 
    • Operations managers 
    • Plant managers 
    • General manager 
    • Industrial production manager
  • Please note: This program is subsidized for individuals who are seeking skills to help acquire a new job or promotion within the manufacturing sector.

 

Eligibility criteria

Must be eligible to work in Canada. Individuals with temporary work permits are welcome to apply; however, we recommend having at least one year remaining on your work permit to complete the program successfully.

 

Bring Waterloo expertise to your organization!  

Maintain and grow your competitive advantage in today's ever-evolving technology landscape. 

Learn how we can help your team to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and improve firm performance.

 
Benefits for your organization
  • Prepare your team to build and maintain secure software systems by instilling critical security best practices and processes.
  • Enable your employees to safeguard your digital assets and customer data, thus enhancing your company's reputation and trustworthiness. 
  • Enhance your business' cybersecurity strategy for faster innovation, adaptation, and continuous improvement.

CONTACT US

Questions? Let's chat!

For questions about the program, please contact: watspeedcareeraccelerator@uwaterloo.ca