NEWS RELEASE: Canada Learning Code and BrainStation launch new tech skills bootcamp at a community forum in London, Ontario

Canada Learning Code and BrainStation launch new tech skills bootcamp at a community forum in London, Ontario

For Immediate Release

LONDON, ON  – Canada Learning Code and BrainStation have launched a career-changing upskilling program in London. Today, local leaders and community members gathered at Goodwill Industries’ Community Hall to kick off Code to Career in the region, a national training initiative that provides access to subsidized BrainStation software engineering bootcamps with a focus on supporting people from marginalized communities who continue to be underrepresented in tech.

The gathering of local community builders and current and aspiring tech professionals shone a spotlight on the dynamic intersection of tech growth and diversity in the London Area. Attendees learned about the new program and how it can contribute to the local tech ecosystem.

“London’s growing tech sector has spawned leading-edge innovators in digital media, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and beyond.” said Melissa Sariffodeen, CEO, Canada Learning Code. “As it takes on a growing share of Canada’s tech industry, we’ll need a workforce with the tech skills to meet the moment. The Code to Career program will equip marginalized groups, who are underrepresented in tech, with a chance to level up their careers and help to build the local economy.”

The event included a panel discussion examining the program as well as the role, impact, and opportunity that tech growth has in the city with a focus on job readiness and diversity in the tech sector. The panel included Christina Fox, Chief Executive Officer of the TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, Rebecca Summerfield, an employment & career coach with Fanshawe College, Christine Wilton, Director of Workforce Development at London Economic Development Corporation, and Charlotte Nurse, Canada Learning Code’s Director of Programs. 

About Code To Career

The Code to Career initiative is grounded in the understanding that a more just and equitable future for technology in Canada means building programming that supports, empowers, and equips all learners who historically have been—and continue to be—underrepresented in tech. 

Students who graduate from the program will be prepared for, and supported on their career journey as they seek entry-level Software Engineering roles which may include, Front-end Developer, Back-end Developer, Full-stack Developer, and Software Engineer.

The program is powered by Canada Learning Code and BrainStation, and funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada. Code to Career aims to train 800 people in Canada through Software Engineering Bootcamps.

For complete program information visit codetocareer.ca

About Canada Learning Code
Canada Learning Code is Canada’s leading national charity championing digital literacy education for all. Canada Learning Code brings accessible computer science to communities around the country by partnering with educators, designing resources and delivering learning experiences, so everyone can create with technology. Learn more at canadalearningcode.ca.

About BrainStation
BrainStation is the global leader in technology skills training and workforce transformation, with award-winning bootcamps, certificate courses, corporate training, industry-leading events, and more, both online and at state-of-the-art campuses in cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, New York, London, and Miami. Founded in 2012, BrainStation works with over 500 industry leaders from the most innovative companies, developing cutting-edge digital education that has empowered tens of thousands of professionals and some of the largest corporations in the world, including Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Shopify and many more. Learn more at brainstation.io

Contacts
Canada Learning Code
Pati Pazos, Director, Marketing and Communications
press@canadalearningcode.ca

BrainStation
Matt Odynski, Director, Brand
press@brainstation.io