Webinar: Funding to Develop World-Class Tech Talent (March 20)
Targeted training programs are one of the most effective ways for technology companies to scale operations quickly and efficiently. By providing managers and employees with training, companies can develop new products and services to improve their competitive position. But despite the clear benefits of skills development in the technology industry, few companies allocate enough capital to nurturing world-class talent.
Learn how to overcome internal innovation challenges during the March 20 Funding to Develop World-Class Tech Talent webinar.
Co-hosted by Mentor Works and Grossman Dorland Recruiting, webinar attendees will learn how to overcome innovation challenges by focusing on hiring and training. Topics to be covered include challenges tech executives face, underlying reasons for these challenges, how they can be tackled, and how to receive government funding for hiring and training in the tech industry.
Webinar: Funding to Develop World-Class Tech Talent
On Tuesday March 20, Mentor Works Ltd. will be joined by Grossman Dorland Recruiting to host a free webinar for Canadian businesses interested in improving their competitiveness through targeted hiring and training projects.
The session will review government funding programs to support workforce development initiatives, including Canadian government grants to hire highly qualified employees, and government funding to improve the skillsets of new/existing staff. The session will also provide insight into Grossman Dorland’s tech industry recruiting and coaching services.
Webinar Takeaways
- Key challenges affecting the alignment and scale, leadership capacity and productivity of technology firms;
- How to apply leadership strategies for lasting transformation;
- Canadian government funding to support skills and leadership development; and
- How to build a government funding plan to support company growth.
Webinar Speakers
Mic Berman – Partner and Executive Coach, Grossman Dorland Recruiting
Mic is focussed on growing people’s leadership capabilities and accelerating a company’s ability to scale and win. She has over 20 years’ experience building, running and coaching some of the most well-known tech companies such as Mozilla, Freshbooks, and Shopify. Mic earned her CPCC from Coaches Training Institute, her MBA in global business from the University of Toronto, and a B.A.S from York University.
Jeff Dumart – Business Development Executive, Mentor Works Ltd.
Jeff is a Wilfrid Laurier, Business Co-op graduate with over four years of combined experience in account management, business development and marketing. Today, he is a Business Development Executive at Mentor Works, where he educates companies across Canada about leveraging government funding programs.
Register for this Research and Innovation Funding Webinar
Canadian manufacturers and innovation-based businesses can gain access to this critical information by attending the Funding to Develop World Class Tech Talent webinar.
Date: Tuesday March 20, 2018
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Location: Online webinar via GoToWebinar
Cost: Free