May 28th, 2019 – Ottawa, ON
The Information and Communications and Technology Council (ICTC) is excited to be joined by The Cooperators Group Limited (Cooperators) to develop the next generation of Fintech Talent for Canada through the FinTech Collaborative – an innovative model of developing the next generation of fintech talent driven by a network of fintech companies and partners across Canada. The auspicious group of post-secondary students will have the opportunity to work with a proud Canadian bilingual Co-operative and learn the skills that will help catapult themselves forward in their careers while assisting the Cooperators innovate and grow their organization.
The Collaborative is presented by ICTC’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital Program which provides advanced skills to students and contributes to increasing the employability of students in emerging tech sectors. Upon completion, students will receive the FinTech Collaborative digital certificate which will be validated by ICTC, the employer and industry partners to recognize, sector specific (unique) skills learned during students work-placement.
“We are very excited to work with ICTC to provide such valuable experience to students. This gives us the opportunity to not only employ them for a co-op term but to give them experience and training that will set them up for success” said Ron Mooibroek, Manager of the Incubation Center where much of the FinTech innovation takes place.
“The FinTech Collaborative is a unique, national initiative that helps post-secondary students build critical skills for tomorrow’s jobs and we are elated to be partnering with The Cooperators, as part of this initiative. Their commitment to supporting this generation of students with skills development and work-integrated learning opportunities is yet another reason why they are a leading employer”, said Sandra Saric, ICTC Vice President, Talent Innovation.
Interested in joining the FinTech Collaborative contact us at @email.
Learn more about the wage subsidy available to employers thought the WIL Digital Program as well as our other incentive programs at https://www.etalentcanada.ca/ictc-programs/for-employers/
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About ICTC and WIL Digital
ICTC is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy. It is the trusted source for evidence-based policy advice, forward looking research, and creative capacity building programs for the digital economy.
The ICTC WIL Digital Program is designed to work with academic institutions and industry to give students the skills needed to work in emerging technology sectors. Over four years, WIL Digital will create over a thousand high-quality work experiences for students across Canada. The program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program.
About Cooperators
The Cooperators Group Limited is a leading Canadian, diversified, integrated, multi-line insurance and financial services co-operative with more than $48 billion in assets under administration. We operate in three core areas: Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance, Life insurance and institutional investments. We are supported by 4,992 employers and a dedicated financial advisor network with 2,753 licensed insurance representatives throughout Canada. We also serve approximately 300 credit unions with more than 5.5 million members.
The Cooperators have been on the AON Best Employers list for the past five years. To be honored with a spot on the annual list organizations must be known for the workplace culture, actively show appreciation for each individual employee, build engaging leaders, have the tools, technology and other resources needed to be productive in their day-to-day work, and listening to their employees to ensure minimal number of disengaged employees.
Media contact information
Information and Communications Technology Council – Stephanie Wilson, Senior Director, Digital Transformation & Strategic Outreach 613-237-8551 x147 @email
Cooperators – Toll free at 1-800-265-2662
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program
